Othello - Notes on Watching Play

Act 1

• When confronting council the sides are divided on stage with the council in between.
• Iago is standing silently behind Othello. Shows that he is backing Othello as he is on Othello's "side", however, standing silently behind Othello portrays his deceitfulness
• Roderigo stands with Brabantio
• Iago dressed with blacks and leathers - shows his dark, dangerous side
• The set is very simple
• Brabantio was cast as of equal build to Othello to show that he can match Othello physically if needed. Makes Brabantio's anger more effective.