You are producing a new version of “Othello” for
Description: You are producing a new version of Othello for 2021. For financial reasons, you need to cut either the Clown or Montano from your production. Which one do you cut, and why? The Clown and Montano Knowledge Retrieval: What do Cassio and the
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slide1. You are producing a new version of “Othello” for 2021. For financial reasons, you need to cut either the Clown or Montano from your production. Which one do you cut, and why? The Clown and Montano Knowledge Retrieval:
What do Cassio and the Clown speak about at the start of 3.1?
What do Desdemona and the Clown speak about at the start of 3.4?
The Clown engages in word-play and puns – why might this be?
What role/rank does Montano hold in the play?
What function does Montano have in 5.2?
Group/Pair Discussion. Copy and complete the table. An alternative is to double-up actors. Which character would be appropriate to double with the Clown / Montano, and why?<br>
slide2. You are producing a new version of “Othello” for 2021. For financial reasons, you need to cut either the Clown or Montano from your production. Which one do you cut, and why? The Clown and Montano – Teacher Copy Knowledge Retrieval:
What do Cassio and the Clown speak about at the start of 3.1? The Clown is sent by Othello to dismiss the musicians that have been arranged by Cassio.
What do Desdemona and the Clown speak about at the start of 3.4? Desdemona asks the Clown where Cassio’s lodging is.
The Clown engages in word-play and puns – why might this be? This links to a central theme of the play: the use of language as a tool of manipulation. The Clown’s word-play demonstrates how ubiquitous this is in society.
What role/rank does Montano hold in the play? He is originally the Governor of Cyprus, but steps aside gracefully when Othello arrives.
What function does Montano have in 5.2? He is a moral commentator on the murders, drawing our attention to the monstrosity of the events.
Group/Pair Discussion. Copy and complete the table. An alternative is to double-up actors. Which character would be appropriate to double with the Clown / Montano, and why?<br>
slide3. You are producing a new version of “Othello” for 2021. For financial reasons, you need to cut either the Clown or Montano from your production. Which one do you cut, and why? The Clown and Montano Preparing to present your ideas. Your job is to persuade us of your point of view. For this you need to remember Aristotle’s pyramid – you need logos (clear argument, evidence), ethos (credibility – consider your tone and vocabulary), and pathos (engage our emotions).
1: Anchoring statement – state your opinion.
Without a doubt, it is imperative that we…
2: Expand on your reasons. Remember to include well-selected evidence from the play.
3: Defeat the counterargument.
Whilst it could be argued that… a more compelling view is that… because…
4: Conclusion – reflect on your argument.
Ultimately, it cannot be denied that whilst X is an important character, X has greater importance because…
Then be prepared for questioning. Listening to the debate. For each person/group, write down:
1: A one sentence summary of their overall opinion.
We must retain X because…
2: Bullet point summaries of their main points.
E.g. – The Clown provides comedy which heightens the tragic conclusion.
3: Questions to pose, counter-arguments to make.<br>
What do Cassio and the Clown speak about at the start of 3.1?
What do Desdemona and the Clown speak about at the start of 3.4?
The Clown engages in word-play and puns – why might this be?
What role/rank does Montano hold in the play?
What function does Montano have in 5.2?
Group/Pair Discussion. Copy and complete the table. An alternative is to double-up actors. Which character would be appropriate to double with the Clown / Montano, and why?<br>
slide2. You are producing a new version of “Othello” for 2021. For financial reasons, you need to cut either the Clown or Montano from your production. Which one do you cut, and why? The Clown and Montano – Teacher Copy Knowledge Retrieval:
What do Cassio and the Clown speak about at the start of 3.1? The Clown is sent by Othello to dismiss the musicians that have been arranged by Cassio.
What do Desdemona and the Clown speak about at the start of 3.4? Desdemona asks the Clown where Cassio’s lodging is.
The Clown engages in word-play and puns – why might this be? This links to a central theme of the play: the use of language as a tool of manipulation. The Clown’s word-play demonstrates how ubiquitous this is in society.
What role/rank does Montano hold in the play? He is originally the Governor of Cyprus, but steps aside gracefully when Othello arrives.
What function does Montano have in 5.2? He is a moral commentator on the murders, drawing our attention to the monstrosity of the events.
Group/Pair Discussion. Copy and complete the table. An alternative is to double-up actors. Which character would be appropriate to double with the Clown / Montano, and why?<br>
slide3. You are producing a new version of “Othello” for 2021. For financial reasons, you need to cut either the Clown or Montano from your production. Which one do you cut, and why? The Clown and Montano Preparing to present your ideas. Your job is to persuade us of your point of view. For this you need to remember Aristotle’s pyramid – you need logos (clear argument, evidence), ethos (credibility – consider your tone and vocabulary), and pathos (engage our emotions).
1: Anchoring statement – state your opinion.
Without a doubt, it is imperative that we…
2: Expand on your reasons. Remember to include well-selected evidence from the play.
3: Defeat the counterargument.
Whilst it could be argued that… a more compelling view is that… because…
4: Conclusion – reflect on your argument.
Ultimately, it cannot be denied that whilst X is an important character, X has greater importance because…
Then be prepared for questioning. Listening to the debate. For each person/group, write down:
1: A one sentence summary of their overall opinion.
We must retain X because…
2: Bullet point summaries of their main points.
E.g. – The Clown provides comedy which heightens the tragic conclusion.
3: Questions to pose, counter-arguments to make.<br>