In Shakespeare's "Othello," a central theme focuses on the contrast between the colors black and white, literally and metaphorically. ... Shakespeare isn't afraid to hold back and exploit the complexity of the terms black and white within Othello. ... Othello is black so he must intentionally be out to soil Desdemona and her virtues. ... But in the end, Othello ends up falling into the mold of the conceived notion that black men are just savages. ... In this case, it was Iago's black soul and shady intentions that tainted Othello's pure and light spirit. ...

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In addition, this is very de-humanizing towards Othello. When speaking to Iago, he never once refers to Othello by his actual name. ... He has no real reason to dislike Othello, so he goes with the crowd and choses to disrespect Othello. ... He is Othello's ensign, ad is often known for his relentless, bold, and manic efforts to sabotage Othello, and pretty much anyone he gets close to. ... He also had suspicions that Othello was sleeping with his wife. ...

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Othello~Is Racism The Predominant Factor Throughout The Play? ... These are the main causes of his hatred for Othello and the reason he adopts such a racial attitude towards Othello. ... Roderigo does not view Othello in a very bad, racist way but his racism stems from his jealousy of Othello's love life. ... Brabantio is so infuriated with Othello that he sends out his guards to catch Othello and put him in prison. ... Emilia is in disbelieving with Othello when she finds out that Othello had murdered Desdemona. ...

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In Othello there are numerous examples that prove this to be true. ... Othello is honest and very trusting. ... Othello's deeds are symbolic of his character. ... Iago is very angry with Othello for not making him second in command. ... A major theme in Othello is due to the characteristics and personalities of both Iago and Othello. ...

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In "Othello," by William Shakespeare, it can be observed that even though Othello appears to be of good nature, his race affects how some of the other characters behave towards him. ... In Othello, Iago and Roderigo go to Brabantio to explain that Othello has stolen his daughter, Desdemona. They don't tell Brabantio that Othello and Desdemona have gotten married, the way that they portray it is as if the only way Desdemona would have gone with Othello is by trickery; ultimately leading to that she would not have gone with Othello willing because it is wrong. ... Brabantio thinks that Desd...

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Othello as a dominant interpretation looks at the adverse actions of the Moor, Othello, caused by manipulation from Iago, who is able to act upon Othello's jealous and gullible flaws. ... However, once she marries Othello, she becomes devoted to him. ... She represents what Othello and Iago come to view all women to be. ... Othello is regarded and well respected in Venetian society, but only as a soldier. ... Black Othello loves Desdemona, whom he exalts as his "fair warrior". ...

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"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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