In Othello, we are introduced to Othello, Desdemona, Brabantio, Iago, Roderigo, and Cassio. ... This shows that Othello has a lot of power and superiority. ... Othello wears red, white and black colours, which show his power. ... Symbolism plays a major role in the opening shots of the film. ... Symbolism is also used effectively in the final shots as well. ...
There is an inherent inability among the male characters to understand Desdemona's love for Othello, which ironically includes Othello himself. ... Othello's easy transformation from a loving partner to a murderous husband is not caused wholly by Iago's manipulation but also by being in "a society which sees Othello and Desdemona as gross and dis-natured. ... Emilia is able to sense Othello's ravenous jealousy while Desdemona blindly believes that Othello is dispossessed of such "humors"" [3.4.31]. ... Even though the tragedy begins to revolve around its physical presence a...
