Exploring motifs in 'Othello'
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I can identify and analyse the motifs in the play 'Othello'.
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Motif analysis should address both the overall purpose of the motif and the meaning of individual examples.
The motif of plants and gardening surrounds Iago, suggesting that he is in control.
Many of Iago's quotes about plants are focused on poison, suggesting that he taints those around him.
The motif of animals and light and dark allows racist stereotypes to be exposed and subverted, respectively.
The motif of demons, hell and monsters is concerned with characters’ morality.
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