1. How does the setting of Act 1 allow the play 'Othello' to develop as a tragedy? Use some eveidence to cack up your opinions
Setting plays an important role in "Othello" and in displaying the tragedy that will come. This is shown through dramatic devices such as Barbantio being told of his daughter and Othello, in a slanderous and racist way 'an old black ram, is tapping your white ewe' . Barbantio a respected man reacted in a barbaric and over the top way accusing Othello of witchcraft. This is in contrast to Othello’s almost poetic and respectful approach, not common for a soldier. This showed Othello in a positive light.

The change in setting from respected, cultured Venice to barbaric Cyprus. The change from a cultured city to a war zone could potentially foreshadow the tragic downfall of the protagonist preparing the audience for the turmoil Othello faces.