Assignment: DIRECTIONS FOR THE THIRD EXPOSITORY ESSAY

Turn in an outline instead of the actual essay. For the introduction mention your topic as the motivator, and then mention your thesis statement in a clear, complete sentence. (This is your main point.) Then for the body of the essay mention your topic sentences. (These are your sub points, and you must mention them in clear, complete sentences.) After each topic sentence you may mention specific support (a phrase or two by way of examples). Then for the conclusionmention your reworded thesis statement with aclincher.

Begin the outline with your title.

The number of your topic sentences depends on the number of your sub points.

If you use a secondary source, make a clear reference.

As you contemplate any of the following questions, please remember that you need to develop oneprecise answer to work as your thesis statement.

Highlight the question of your choice and attach this sheet to your outline.

Why does Iago succeed in manipulating Othello?

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What is the impact of Iago's manipulation on Othello?

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What is Shakespeare's point about Iago's corruption?

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What does the handkerchief symbolize?

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What is Shakespeare's attitude to worldly virtues? What is the impact of worldly virtues on Iago? And what is the impact of worldly virtues on Cassio?

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What is Shakespeare's attitude to the cognitive faculty of reason?

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What role does the Theatrical Metaphor play in Shakespeare's discussion of identity?

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What is the change in Othello's identity, and how does Shakespeare trace the change?

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What is Shakespeare's attitude to and critique of patriarchal values? And what is Shakespeare's attitude to Desdemona?

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Brabantio accuses Desdemona of deceiving him, but what is the contrast between Iago and Desdemona as actors who play roles?

FORMAT OF AN OUTLINE

TITLE (in a phrase)

INTRODUCTION

Motivator: (in a phrase or two)

Thesis Statement: (in a complete sentence or two)

CENTRAL PARAGRAPHS

First Topic Sentence: (in a complete sentence)

Specific Support: (in a phrase or two)

Second Topic Sentence: (in a complete sentence)

Specific Support: (in a phrase or two)

Third Topic Sentence: (in a complete sentence)

Specific Support: (in a phrase or two)

Fourth Topic Sentence: (in a complete sentence)

Specific Support: (in a phrase or two)

Fifth Topic Sentence: (in a complete sentence)

Specific Support: (in a phrase or two)

CONCLUSION

Reworded Thesis Statement: (in a complete sentence)

Clincher: (in either a complete sentence or a phrase or two).