Othello

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The study delves into the historical context of Othello, exploring how early Jacobean influences shaped its themes of love and jealousy. It examines contemporary writings from the late Renaissance that informed the play's creation, including military treatises and narratives of jealousy. The analysis extends to the evolution of Othello's stage and film portrayals from the Restoration to the late 1980s, highlighting how cultural concerns influenced interpretations. Key performances, especially by Paul Robeson, reveal the play's ongoing negotiation of race and identity within societal frameworks.