Othello 4
Othello isn't a play about racism as much as it is a play about jealosy, conflicting values, and the power of suggestion. Some racism is displayed within the play, but that is simply a reflection of how most minorities were treated in the time period when the population in Europe was predominantly of white skin color. This racism was also only brought out by rage and anger in some of the characters of Othello, and was not displayed by hate. Jealosy and the power of suggestion also played a contributing role in the deaths of Othello and Desdemona, and the pre-meditated plot to kill Cassio. Iago's lies led Othello to believe his wife Desdemona had been cheating with Cassio, and Othello's jealosy led him to plot Cassio's murder, and kill his own wife. The conflicting values of Othello and Iago were a major cause of Iago's lies. Iago had valued a job that was not given to him, but rather to Othello. This led Iago to conspire a way to get revenge on Othello. Iago knew that Othello valued honesty in Desdemona, and he tried to make him think that she was just the opposite, unfaithful. The play Othello was very much about jealosy. Jealosy played a big
Therefore, from the evidence presented here it is apparent that the play Othello is not a play about racism, at least not quite as much as it is a play about jealosy, conflicting values, and the power of suggestion. It is also evident that these three factors mentioned play an important role in the play, they make for a more interesting story line, and a plot with depth. Conflicting values are present throughout the story, and are crucial for plot development and depth of the play. The values of Iago and Othello were in a constant conflict during the play. Iago represented an "evil" force, because he used evil means to achieve his goals and what he valued. Othello and Desdemona represented a "good" force, because they valued good things and were victims of Iago's evil doings. Iago valued himself and the job that Othello got instead of him above all. Othello valued honesty, commitment, and dedication in Desdemona. Iago knew this and therefore used Othello's own values against him. He lied to Othello about Desdemona cheating with Cassio, and this was a conflict of values between Othello and Desdemona. Othello also showed how he valued honesty
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Approximate Word count = 777
Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)
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