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 one precise 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)
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