
Hilarious yet analytical character profiles for Shakespeare’s Othello in dating app style - perfect for revision, displays, starters or character comparison!
Bring Shakespeare’s tragedy into the modern world with this engaging set of character profiles. Each profile combines key character information, relationships, motivations and memorable quotations with humorous dating-profile features, helping students explore the complex web of love, jealousy, manipulation, reputation and betrayal at the heart of Othello.
What’s Included:
8 full-page character profiles:
Othello: Respected and successful, but increasingly vulnerable to doubt and jealousy.
Iago: Charming, observant and apparently trustworthy, while secretly manipulating almost everyone around him.
Desdemona: Independent, loving and devoted to Othello, even when her loyalty is questioned.
Cassio: Polite and ambitious, but one drunken mistake leaves his reputation and position in danger.
Emilia: Practical, outspoken and fiercely loyal to Desdemona, with an increasingly important role in uncovering the truth.
Roderigo: Wealthy, lovesick and painfully easy for Iago to manipulate.
Brabantio: A respected Venetian senator who struggles to accept his daughter’s decision to marry Othello.
Bianca: Independent and affectionate, but frustrated by Cassio’s unwillingness to acknowledge their relationship.
Each profile includes:
Age, occupation and location
Character bio
Likes and dislikes
Biggest secret
Red flag
Key quotation
Why It Works:
Makes Shakespeare’s characters memorable and accessible
Supports understanding of character relationships and motivations
Encourages discussion of jealousy, manipulation, trust, reputation, gender and betrayal
Introduces key quotations in an engaging and memorable format
Supports character comparison and analysis
Combines humour with genuine textual knowledge
Works equally well for revision, discussion or classroom display
Suitable for:
GCSE English Literature
KS3 Shakespeare study
Revision lessons
Character analysis and comparison
Starter and discussion activities
Classroom and corridor displays
Independent revision
A fun and visually engaging way to explore the characters at the heart of Othello, helping students understand how trust, jealousy and manipulation drive Shakespeare’s tragedy.
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