Shakespeare's Tragedies

Othello III - "Ocular Proof" (1x9)

Air date: Jan 01, 2007

What aspects of Othello's psyche lead him to choose an unholy alliance with Iago over a resolute belief in his wife's fidelity? We look at the gender dynamics of this play and also analyze Shakespeare's finely nuanced representation of Othello's poisoned sight and corrupted imagination.