


Othello Act 5 Scenes 1 & 2 – Love Through the Ages (AQA A Level English Literature)
This lesson is designed for AQA A Level English Literature, Love Through the Ages, and focuses on the climactic final scenes of Othello (Act 5 Scenes 1 & 2), with Scene 2 explored in more depth.
What’s included:
AO2 analysis of language, including iambic pentameter, key quotations, and religious imagery.
Contextual insight (AO3) on Elizabethan values, gender, and morality, linked to the unfolding drama.
AO4: Critical engagement using AC Bradley’s commentary and reflection on how themes have developed across the play.
Close study of Emilia’s discovery of Desdemona’s fate and her active role in exposing Iago, contrasted with Desdemona’s more passive stance.
Guided final reading activity using the attached resource to consolidate understanding of character, theme, and dramatic impact.
This lesson supports AO1–AO5, encouraging students to combine detailed textual analysis, contextual understanding, and critical perspectives. Ideal for preparing for exam responses and exploring Shakespeare’s presentation of love, jealousy, morality, and agency in the final act.
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