A-Level Literature - Othello Lesson 7: Othello’s Psychological Transformation in Act 3 Scene 3

This lesson investigates Othello’s psychological transformation and descent into jealousy in Act 3 Scene 3. Students will closely analyse his soliloquy, exploring how Shakespeare uses repetition, imagery, and irony to reveal Othello’s emotional turmoil and growing instability. The lesson also examines the concept of hamartia, identifying jealousy as Othello’s tragic flaw and analysing how it drives the plot and his eventual downfall. Through character study and textual analysis, learners will explore the interplay of trust, manipulation, and ambition in shaping Othello’s tragic trajectory.