One of the most successful techniques to emphasis this theme of racism and how it was affected by the context of the texts is the use of animal symbolism. In Othello, Othello is referred to as a "black ramtupping your white ewe". ... The view of women at the time of the 1990s is also expressed through animal symbolism. ... In Othello, the main victims of jealousy were Othello and Iago. ... This is different from Othello, where Othello seemingly slaps Desdemona. ...

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There is an inherent inability among the male characters to understand Desdemona's love for Othello, which ironically includes Othello himself. ... Othello's easy transformation from a loving partner to a murderous husband is not caused wholly by Iago's manipulation but also by being in "a society which sees Othello and Desdemona as gross and dis-natured. ... Emilia is able to sense Othello's ravenous jealousy while Desdemona blindly believes that Othello is dispossessed of such "humors"" [3.4.31]. ... Even though the tragedy begins to revolve around its physical presence a...

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This can be found true through an analysis of the texts The poem "In the Park- by Gwen Harwood, The poem "Father and child- by Gwen Harwood, The short story "Sky High- by Hannah Robert, Shakespeare's Othello' and the film "Cruel Intentions- by "Kevin Williamson- The poem In the park' composed by Gwen Harwood presents a significant example of someone who regrets the changes in their life. ... Symbolism has also been adopted with the metaphorical flickering light representing lost aspirations. ...

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