A Critical Study of the Written and Screen Adaptations of Shakespeare's Othello over Time and Under the Diverse Cultures and Perspectives.

Abstract

This article is a research on William Shakespeare’s Othello and its adaptations in screen and written form. It analyses how the play has been represented and interpreted over time. In that, it distinguishes between the written and filmed versions of this play. Furthermore, it considers why different adaptations took place and how they affected overall interpretation of the work. To carry out this study, qualitative approach has been adopted to research whereby data was gathered from various secondary sources inclusive of literary criticism as well as scholarly articles among others. Consequently, this research findings show a shift in Othello being a timeless classic while it still remains relevant in the present day society.