In the beginning of the play, we see Othello as a man who is somewhat rejected by the Venetians based on his background and race. ... She is loving toward Othello but coarse towards Iago. 7. ... These strategies reveal Othello's insecurities due to his race in relation to the venetians. ... During the murder scene, Othello's behavior is rash and outraged. ... Othello's last words are full of regret, highlighting his conscious. 15. ...

• Word Count: 800
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

In the beginning of William Shakespeare's tragedy, Othello, the main character, Othello is a kind, gentle and loving man. ... One of Othello's most obvious insecurities is in regards to his race and why Desdemona would ever love a ˜Moor'. ... Throughout the play Iago manipulates Othello's insecurities so that when he tells Othello that "In Venice they do let heaven see the pranks they dare not show their husbands " (3.3.202-03), Othello readily believes him. ... Pride is another of Othello's flaws that slowly destroys him and those around him. ... Othello shows ...

• Word Count: 1190
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

In this version of Othello, Odin James (Othello) is an all-star high school basketball player. ... The differences between O and Othello, however, are more than superficial. Where Othello is a story where Othello's race plays a minor role (Kerwin), the story of O hinges heavily on the racial tension between a black basketball player in an all-white prep school. ... This leads up to the crescendo at the end of the film and play where Emilia finally explains to Othello/O what Iago has done. ... The opening scene with pigeons is also very reminiscent of the Orson Wells production of Oth...

• Word Count: 570
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: Undergraduate