Referred to as "The Moor- due to his diverse race and is also the general of the armies of Venice, Othello sometimes presents himself as an outsider as well as a respectable and essential part of Venetian society. ... In his final speech, he reaffirms his position as a figure who is both an outsider and a part of Venetian society. ...

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He accepts the reference to himself as the "moor", much more than Odin accepts the equivalent word "nigger". ... Nelson's captivation of Odin's innocence to explore racial impacts is further exhibited in his final speech, claiming that he "ain't different" from all the other whites, and that "drug dealers" were not associated in his commitment of crimes. ... In the final scene, Othello dies a heroic death. ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate