One of the major issues in Shakespeare's Othello is the impact of the race of the main character, Othello. ... Othello is referred to by his name only seventeen times in the play. ... Emilia refers to Othello as a black devil (5.2.132). ... Othello even calls himself black (3.3.265). Iago also specifically says that Othello is black (2.3.27). ...
In Othello there are numerous examples that prove this to be true. ... Othello is honest and very trusting. ... Othello's deeds are symbolic of his character. ... Iago is very angry with Othello for not making him second in command. ... A major theme in Othello is due to the characteristics and personalities of both Iago and Othello. ...
Othello vs. ... These were Othello and Titus Andronicus. ... In the play, Othello is a general in the army of Venice. ... Iago does this, in order to gain Othello's trust so that he may attempt to supplant Cassio as Othello's chief lieutenant. ... Emotionally Othello is lonely. ...
Othello vs. ... These were Othello and Titus Andronicus. ... In the play, Othello is a general in the army of Venice. ... Iago does this, in order to gain Othello's trust so that he may attempt to supplant Cassio as Othello's chief lieutenant. ... Emotionally Othello is lonely. ...
In the movie, Lawernce Fishborne played Othello and I was left considering an important characteristic of Othello: How dark is Othello's skin? ... It is made clear that Othello is a Moor. ... Othello is described as "black" rather than "brown" by many of the characters in the play. ... Iago: " Cyprus gallants that would fain have a measure to the health of black Othello" (Act 2 scene 3) Othello: I'd whistle her off and let her down the wind, To pray at fortune. ... Personally, I would cast Othello as dark skinned as possible. ...
