1. Character Reflections in Othello
Shakespeare's Othello outlines the protagonist with barbarity as seen in his characterisation of "thick lips" and the recurring use of animal imagery such as "an old black ram". ... Under a different time period, Desi is granted much more power and rights than Desdemona as a woman. ... This is elucidated in Iago's dehumanization of her as a "white ewe", drawing upon an animal imagery to depict her as Brabantio's possession. ... Desdemona's rights and powers continues to minimize as we witness Brabantio call upon the Dukes and Senators, horrific...
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