1. Othello - Marxist/Post-Colonialist & Feminist Interpretation
Whereupon he fired his gun and broke an arm of the actor who was playing the Moor."" ... The term "the Moor- is used to refer to him on countless occasions: "To the gross clasps of a lascivious Moor- [1.1.125] and "With the Moor, says'st thou?... This is a racist comment in that Brabantio accuses the Moor of resorting to spells as his cultural heritage allows, for personal gain and thievery. ... As a Moor, Othello has married above his rank -Desdemona's marriage to him endangers her status. ... As Roderigo and Iago alerts Brabantio that his "daughter and...
- Word Count: 3595
- Approx Pages: 14
- Grade Level: High School