... demonstrates his calm and controlled nature by addressing members of the chamber respectably "most potent, grave, and reverend signors" instead of rushing into denial and protecting his name immediately. Although Othello appears to be "calm" and "controlled" from his early actions there are a few occasions where it can be argued he acts drastically and looses control. The first occasion ... Brabantio as he claims "her farther loved me" and they spent time together where Othello recounted past adventures which seem to be over exaggerated. However in this case the respect between Brabantio...

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... destructive jealousy. Referred to as "The Moor- due to his diverse race and is also the general of the armies of Venice, Othello sometimes presents himself as an outsider as well as a respectable and essential part of Venetian society. Othello's self-realization makes him self-conscious of his difference from other Venetians, ... and also quite defensive of this point. For instance, in Act I, scene 3, although he is portrayed as very eloquent and respectable in this scene, this does not stop him from making reference to his race. "Rude am ... I in my speech, and little blessed with the...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... (1.1.111) is continuously described by his critics, mainly Iago, as a "moor", demonstrating Iago's frequently concerning nature of race and also portraying Othello as something of an alien. From this reference we are able to immediately understand Iago's true feelings and motives for ... Othello. The audience at this point know nothing of Othello that is gained by their own opinion, instead we are lead to believe from Iago's race related description that Othello is a threatening and evil moor, whose beastial sexual appetite ... , conveyed by Iago's cries to Brabantio, telling him that "...

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Journal #15 Why does Iaga hate Othello? Who refers to Othello's race and how/why? Iaga doesn't really seem to have a precise reason for his hatred of Othello other then the fact that Othello passes over him and selected someone else for the vacant position of lieutenant. 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 also has a degree of suspicion that Othello has slept with his wife and wants to somehow get back at him for this. Iaga's resentment towards ... i...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate