Othello+Pre-Reading

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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?