Venice represents civilization and order whilst Cyprus symbolizes barbaric actions and chaos.
Venice Venice He is sent from Venice to Cyprus to protect the city from the Turkish invasion.
The story takes place in Venice and in Cyprus.
Venice and CyprusThe play begins in Venice, Italy in the 18th century. The setting then changes to Cyprus.
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Shakespeare's Othello.
Othello was first set in Venice, than in Cyprus when Othello was sent to fight the Turks.
Desdemona will go to Cyprus. In Shakespeare's "Othello," she travels there with Othello after their marriage, as he is appointed to lead the Venetian forces against the Turks. Her journey symbolizes her commitment to Othello and sets the stage for the unfolding tragedy in the play.
In Shakespeare's "Othello," the first ship from Venice mentioned is the one that carries Cassio, who arrives to take over the position of Othello's lieutenant. This ship symbolizes the connection between Venice and Cyprus, where the play is set. The arrival of the Venetian ship sets the stage for the unfolding drama and the themes of duty and jealousy.
reference to the international laws regarding islands , Cyprus belong to the Syrian coasts ( which are now occupied by Turkey ) . also there is strong genetic relation between Phoenicians ( west Syria ) and the original Cyprian people .
Venice is a real place, a city in north-eastern Italy at the north of the Adriatic Sea. It is built on a set of islands in a lagoon, so that transport is by boat rather than by car, or by walking. It was founded about 1100 years ago, and was for a considerable time the capital of an imperial power, the Duchy of Venice, holding considerable lands both in Italy and throughout the eastern Medittereanean. In Shakespeare's day their power was challenged by the Ottoman Sultans, who were building their own empire in the same area. The idea that Othello would be sent to Cyprus to repel a Turkish invasion is quite consistent with the contemporary political situation in the area. Venice occupied Cyprus from 1489 to 1571.
Venice established a network of colonies primarily in the Mediterranean and the Adriatic Sea during its height as a maritime power. Key colonies included Crete, Cyprus, and parts of the Dalmatian coast, such as Zadar and Dubrovnik. The city also controlled trade outposts in the Aegean, such as the islands of Chios and Lesbos, and expanded its influence into the eastern Mediterranean with territories in Cyprus and parts of the Ottoman Empire. These colonies were crucial for trade, particularly in spices, textiles, and other goods.