1. Othello Vs. Aaron Race In Shakespeare
Othello is harassed by Desdemona's father, who claims that he used magic to steal his daughter from him. ... Iago plays on the fact that Othello feels outcast because of his race. ... Iago does this, in order to gain Othello's trust so that he may attempt to supplant Cassio as Othello's chief lieutenant. ... Iago gets his wife to steal a handkerchief from Desdemona. ... His blackness is not so much a character trait than it is a vehicle for Shakespeare to quickly let his audience know that Othello does not fit in. ...
- Word Count: 1913
- Approx Pages: 8
- Grade Level: High School
