Othello is a man shrouded in mystery and "otherness". ... Basically, his culture, race and upbringing pit fate against him and enable his victimization by the hand of Iago. ... A conclusion could also be drawn that Othello's race, an unchangeable circumstance, contributed to a lowered self-esteem and hence his later insecurities. Othello's race was an inflexible circumstance which enabled his victimization. ... Othello's other decisive weakness is his pride. ...

• Word Count: 1483
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

They do this by cutting certain lines or scenes, or by making the focus of the play be on race or on jealousy. ... At the turn of the century there seems to have begun a dispute over Othello's race. ... Aside from Kean changing the way Othello's race was seen, he was noted as one of the greatest Othello's. ... His career as Othello began in 1930 in England, and he is known now as one of the greatest Othellos. ... Their focus was on race and racial issues in the play, and they wanted to stress this to the audience. ...

• Word Count: 1708
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

In the movie, Lawernce Fishborne played Othello and I was left considering an important characteristic of Othello: How dark is Othello's skin? ... It is made clear that Othello is a Moor. ... Othello is described as "black" rather than "brown" by many of the characters in the play. ... Iago: " Cyprus gallants that would fain have a measure to the health of black Othello" (Act 2 scene 3) Othello: I'd whistle her off and let her down the wind, To pray at fortune. ... Personally, I would cast Othello as dark skinned as possible. ...

• Word Count: 553
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School