... above having to fight wars barbarically. This lack of cultural acceptance is indicated by the way Brabantio is willing to Îlove, invite to his house and ask him to tell battle stories. However, when there is the possibility of Desdemona marrying Othello, Brabantio is vehemently opposed, exclaiming; "Destruction on ... my head".[2] Venice is a haven of civilization, on the border with the land of heathenism and disputes. When Brabantio is told he has been robbed, he answers inconsistently; "What tellst thou me of robbing? This is Venice; My house is ... one of the acts, Venice as a plac...

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• Grade Level: High School