Betrayal and manipulation lie at the heart of William Shakespeare's Othello. Keep up with all the crosses and double--crosses of this tragic play with CliffsNotes on Othello. Character studies, plot summaries, and critical commentaries will help you form your own opinions about Iago's schemes, Othello's motives, and Desdemona's loyalty. Plus, this study guide delivers helpful background information about the life and times of Shakespeare to help you understand his influences, and glossaries to help you comprehend his language. Trust CliffsNotes on Othello to turn your study of this tragedy into a triumph for your grades.

Table of Contents

Life and Background of the Author. Introduction to the Play. Critical Commentaries. Act I. Act II. Act III. Act IV. Act V. Character Analyses. Critical Essays. CliffsNotes Review. CliffsNotes Resource Center. Index.

About the Author

Helen McCulloch is a Doctoral Candidate in Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies at Monash University in Australia and has taught high school English for 18 years. Gary Carey has been in the publishing profession for over 25 years and continues to edit on a freelance basis.