Journal #15 Why does Iaga hate Othello? Who refers to Othello's race and how/why? ... Even though Iaga has been well praised by Othello for his leadership in battle, Othello gives the lieutenant position to another man with no battle leadership experience. ... Iaga's resentment towards Othello has probably been brewing because of this and also of the obvious fact that Othello overlooked him for the lieutenant position. ... Brabantio starts to make racist comments towards Othello because he doesn't understand how his daughter could marry a man like Othello who is dark ski...

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• Approx Pages: 1
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

"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...

• Word Count: 1008
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: Undergraduate