1) Discuss the Tragedies of the Greek Tradition (Antigone, Oedipus Rex, etc.) and how these plays helped to define the tradition of Shakesperean Tragedies: Define Tragic Hero, Tragic Flaw, Hamartia, and Catharsis. Discuss whether or not seeing such displays of emotion can in fact produce a purging effect in an audience.
2) Discuss Jessica's Quotations: What, based on Jesscia's findings, does each character reveal about race? What is the relationship between appearance vs. reality and justice vs. injustice? How is Desdemona's voice negated in the Senate chambers?
3) Discuss Act 1 Scene 3: Why does the Duke call Othello into the senate session? Who is attacking? How does this manifest the idea that Othello has an honorable reputation? What happens initially when Brabantio accuses someone of taking his daughter? What happens when he accuses Othello? What does Othello say about his courting of Desdemona?