“The Manipulation of Appearance and Reality in Shakespeare’s Othello” Introduction: In William Shakespeare’s play, Othello, the theme of appearance versus reality is central to the plot. Throughout the play, characters manipulate their appearances in order to

You must include textual evidence (quotes and/or paraphrases) from the play.
Organization: Your paper must have an introduction and conclusion, of course, but strong essays will also have clear and effectively organized body sections. The organization is up to you, but it must make sense. Audience: College undergraduates who know the play well; though they do not have a copy available. No need for plot summary at any point in the paper. However, tell us what is happening at the time of quotes provided. Do not introduce quotes with Act and Scene numbers. Instead, remind us what is going on: “When Iago goes to Desdemona to comfort her, he says . . .” Structure your paragraphs around argumentative claims stated in your topic sentences — don’t simply retell the story.