... Desdemona's infidelity and weakens their relationship as a result. 4. In the beginning of the play, we see Othello as a man who is somewhat rejected by the Venetians based on his background and race. He is exceptional due to the fact that he is highly ranked as a warrior and commands respect from ... an affair. Iago uses Rhetorical strategies such as pathos and ethos in order to pray on Othello's fears and falsely assure him that Iago is on his side. These strategies reveal Othello's insecurities due to his race in relation to the venetians. He is afraid that they don't respect him and ...

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... What elements of class and race appear in the play? How confident is Othello that he can be accepted by this elitist society? Does he truly believe that he is "worthy" of Desdemona's love? Could a lack of self-confidence contribute to his believing Iago's lies about Desdemona? Response Othello is a Moor, but ... is important and gives him a great confidence. This is what makes him acceptable by elite society, because he is really a great soldier. Iago always insults Othello because of his being Moor: "If she had been blest, she would never loved the Moor" (Act II, Scene I). Desdemona's ...

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