Overcome with jealousy and anger, Iago sets out to claim a promotion of power in General Othello's army by plotting against those in the most powerful positions. By manipulating the men and women around him, Iago's evil plot goes unnoticed for far too long. By using the complicated and intimate relationships of Othello, Desdemona, Cassio, Roderigo, and more, Iago's plot unfolds in this jealous-filled and action-packed tragedy.

In this course, we will take the opportunity to read the play together (both in class as a read-aloud and outside of class as independent reading). I firmly believe that Shakespeare should be read together in a class format because it gives us a chance to practice language; dive into the story, characters, and relationships; learn about the cultural and historical significance of the play; and more! Join us for this class and see Shakespeare in a way that you have never seen before!

Below is a weekly schedule that our class will be following. It is flexible as student conversation, interests, and needs will often dictate our conversations and Socratic discussions. Let me know if you have questions about them!

After the course is over, students will have the opportunity to do a follow-up essay using multiple prompts of the student's choice. Prompts will be provided to students upon request!