Even the name William Shakespeare scares the daylights out of many students. All they can think of is boring, boring, boring! However, there is a wealth of knowledge in his writings and his universe is just waiting to be explored and expanded on. So, take a chance and begin looking at how Shakespeare can show what a tremendous literary student you are. Be open-minded and ask questions if you come to a fork in the road when evaluating Shakespeare’s Othello. Show your teacher what a great writer you are by being persuasive and convincing in your Othello essay.