In addition, this is very de-humanizing towards Othello. ... 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. ... Iago is a deceitful man who trash talks Othello to almost everyone he meets, and uses his race as a way to turn people against him. ...

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• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

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. Othello's race affects how the play develops, especially in regards to his relationship with Desdemona. ... Iago appears to be against Desdemona and Othello's union, from informing her father and Roderigo for his own motives to manipulating Othello because of his race. ... Iago used Othello's insecurity concerning his race to make him doubt the sincerity of Desdemona's love. Concluding that the ...

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• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

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. ... A major theme in Othello is due to the characteristics and personalities of both Iago and Othello. ... Race has nothing to do with morals and character. ...

• Word Count: 591
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School