Othello+Pre-Reading

In order for you to understand the subtleties of //Othello//, you need to understand the culture. Do a little research on Google (search for **key words**from each question) and answer the following questions in a Google Doc.

• Who were the Moors? • Who were the Venetians? • How were the Moors/Venetians regarded in Shakespeare’s day? • What was/is military hierarchy? (ranks) • What was the role of women in Venice during the Renaissance? • What was expected of a daughter? • What was expected of a bride? • What rules for getting married during the Renaissance? • What were the rules of courtship during the Renaissance?