In addition, this is very de-humanizing towards Othello. When speaking to Iago, he never once refers to Othello by his actual name. ... He has no real reason to dislike Othello, so he goes with the crowd and choses to disrespect Othello. ... He is Othello's ensign, ad is often known for his relentless, bold, and manic efforts to sabotage Othello, and pretty much anyone he gets close to. ... He also had suspicions that Othello was sleeping with his wife. ...

• Word Count: 1002
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

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). ...

• Word Count: 535
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

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. ...

• Word Count: 591
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

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. ...

• Word Count: 1913
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School

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. ...

• Word Count: 1882
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School

How does the dialogue develop your response to the character of Othello? Othello is extremely nave and pitiful. ... However in Act 3 Scene 3 Othello's language turns very sombre and evil. ... Iago seems to reap great pleasure in telling Othello of a fictional dream that Cassio has had that he himself (Othello's right hand man') has witnessed. ... Othello....

• Word Count: 562
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School