PERSONAL ASSIGNMENT

ENGLISH DRAMA

“FROM VENICE TO CYPRUS: THE ROLE OF SETTING IN

SHAKESPEARE’S OTHELLO”

Name : Inna Mustafida

NPM : 221210070
Lecturer : Nafdi Irawan, [Link]., M.A.

ENGLISH LITERATURE STUDY PROGRAM

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES
PUTERA BATAM UNIVERSITIES
2025
 PREFACE

Praise and gratitude to Allah SWT for His mercy and grace so that this TM can be
completed properly even though there are still many shortcomings.

This Independent Task (TM) is prepared according to scientific principles and written
based on Indonesian language rules under the supervision or direction of the supporting
lecturer to meet the quality criteria that have been determined according to their respective
fields of knowledge Independent assignments were made as one of the requirements to
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students' Independent Assignments, Guidelines for Writing Independent Assignments are
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 CONTENTS

PREFACE.................................................................................................................................................i
CONTENTS.............................................................................................................................................ii
CHAPTER I Introduction.........................................................................................................................1
1.1 Brief overview of Othello............................................................................................................1
1.2 Importance of setting in drama....................................................................................................1
1.3 Purpose and scope of the paper....................................................................................................1
CHAPTER II Understanding Setting in Shakespearean Drama................................................................1
2.1 Setting 1: Venice.........................................................................................................................1
2.2 Setting 2: Cyprus.........................................................................................................................1
CHAPTER III Psychological and Emotional Settings................................................................................1
3.1 The shift from external conflict to internal conflict.....................................................................1
3.2 The “mental setting” of jealousy, mistrust, and manipulation......................................................1
3.3 How characters’ emotional states reflect the change in physical setting......................................1
CHAPTER IV The Role of Setting in Plot Development...........................................................................1
4.1 How the settings enable Iago’s manipulation...............................................................................1
4.2 Importance of isolation in the tragic downfall.............................................................................1
CHAPTER V Themes Highlighted Through Setting..................................................................................2
5.1 Race and outsider status (Venice vs. Cyprus)..............................................................................2
5.2 Power and instability...................................................................................................................2
5.3 Public vs. private spaces..............................................................................................................2
CHAPTER VI Conclusion.........................................................................................................................2
6.1 Summary of key points................................................................................................................2
6.2 Final Thoughts on How Setting Enhances the Tragedy of Othello..............................................2
REFERENCES..........................................................................................................................................2

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 CHAPTER I Introduction

I.1 Brief overview of Othello

I.2 Importance of setting in drama

I.3 Purpose and scope of the paper

CHAPTER II Understanding Setting in Shakespearean Drama

II.1 Setting 1: Venice

 Description of Venice as a political and cultural center
 Symbolism of order, civilization, and structure
 How Venice shapes the characters’ roles and reputations
 Othello’s position as a respected outsider

II.2 Setting 2: Cyprus

 Contrast with Venice: a remote, unstable war zone
 Symbolism of chaos, isolation, and vulnerability
 How the shift to Cyprus intensifies the drama and emotions

CHAPTER III Psychological and Emotional Settings

III.1 The shift from external conflict to internal conflict

III.2 The “mental setting” of jealousy, mistrust, and manipulation

III.3 How characters’ emotional states reflect the change in physical setting

CHAPTER IV The Role of Setting in Plot Development

IV.1 How the settings enable Iago’s manipulation

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IV.2 Importance of isolation in the tragic downfall

CHAPTER V Themes Highlighted Through Setting

V.1 Race and outsider status (Venice vs. Cyprus)

V.2 Power and instability

V.3 Public vs. private spaces

CHAPTER VI Conclusion
VI.1 Summary of key points

VI.2 Final Thoughts

REFERENCES