"Even now, very now, an old black ram is tupping your white ewe", Iago's rough racial depiction of the union of Othello and Desdemona presupposes Othello as bestial and barbaric before Othello even enters into the play. ... Othello is noble, heroic and in control. ... And Iago refers to Othello as an old black ram. ... This line establishes the character Othello progresses to and shows how Othello is just seeking for vengeance on Desdemona. ... Iago's manipulative planning makes Othello's insecurities about his skin colour arise and affect the decisions made by Othell...

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