The Geography of Othello

Infographic time!

The action of Othello is limited to Venice in the opening act and Cyprus for the remainder of the play.

But…

Geography plays a subtle but important role in the play, with references to Rhodes, Florence, Barbary and the Ottoman Empire (including the stronghold of Aleppo).

Check out our geographic map breakdown as an infographic!

Infographic/map/handout delineating the geographical references and contexts within the play Othello.
Infographic/map/handout delineating the geographical references and contexts within the play Othello.

[updated 3/25/16]

[pdf available for purchase at Teachers Pay Teachers]

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