Iagos Personality :: Literary Analysis, Shakespeare, Classics

Ideas about OthelloIn what way is this play about washables?Considering that the protagonist is black, it brings in the idea of isolation. It is an important part of the play as he is isolated, placed on a pedestal so his deliver is even more outstanding. In effect Shakespeare isolates the issue that racial disfavour is a timeless issue that will continue through time. peril and vulnerability, altogetherows Iago to attack him, makes relationship in the midst of Desdemona and Othello foundations shaky. Confirms Elizabethan stereotypes about race it was scripted for an audience that could accept racist stereotypes as truisms without acknowledging their own racism. A tragical flaw makes Iago jealous thus the downfall of Othello is imminent Is it a dramatic device?Shakespeare concerned with racism? Imagery dichotomy conflict whiteness/black a discussion of humanity confirming the Elizabethan stereotypes top executive Iago his disposition to know all the other characters flaw s, undermines peoples in position of ascendency his ability as a puppeteer Cassio young and handsome educated trivial spotOthello military power and authority meritoriousnessocracy where status is gained on merit undermined by the idea that the duke orders him what to do superficial power limited to their positions undermining the power all the time highlight how superficial his power is, it is undermined by Iago all the timeDesdemona women are dutiful, are repressed by their position as possessions of their mastersIn what way is this a play about the relationships between men and women?Shakespeare recognises the role of women through their relationships. Othello and Desdemonas relationship conveys the ideas of love, lust, based on strong foundations or not.