... racism or racial theory. Therefor, in order to explain Shakespeare's usage of black characters, each character must be examined separately from the other in the context of their very different roles. Othello is the lead character of the play by the same name. He is a moor, and therefor a man of black ... at by Iago, the villain of the play. Iago plays on the fact that Othello feels outcast because of his race. This allows Iago to make Othello question Desdemona's loyalty. Iago does this, in order to gain Othello's trust so that he may attempt to supplant Cassio as Othello's chief lieut...

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

... racism or racial theory. Therefor, in order to explain Shakespeare's usage of black characters, each character must be examined separately from the other in the context of their very different roles. Othello is the lead character of the play by the same name. He is a moor, and therefor a man of black ... at by Iago, the villain of the play. Iago plays on the fact that Othello feels outcast because of his race. This allows Iago to make Othello question Desdemona's loyalty. Iago does this, in order to gain Othello's trust so that he may attempt to supplant Cassio as Othello's chief lieute...

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