... an important characteristic of Othello: How dark is Othello's skin? Visually, at least in modern America, a culture that Shakespeare could not have predicted or written for, this choice could be powerful choice. It is made clear that his skin is dark, but by what comparison? It is made clear that Othello is ... a Moor. Many Northern Africans are known for skin that is vividly dark, but I am not visually familiar with the Moors, so any nuances that might be given through that are wasted upon ... purity is associated with the description. It is possible that Shakespeare's use of the word ...

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