1. The Setting of Venice in Othello
... would be, above having to fight wars barbarically. This lack of cultural acceptance is indicated by the way Brabantio is willing to ĂŽlove, invite to his house and ask him to tell battle stories. However, when there is the possibility of Desdemona marrying Othello, Brabantio is vehemently opposed, exclaiming; "Destruction on my head ... the main reason for his downfall. [6] Iago is not really a Venetian. There is no reference to him being so in the text, and it fits the purposes of the play better if he does not belong to any culture or society. Moorish culture is extraordinary for ... t...
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