Othello: New Essays by Black WritersMythili Kaul The theme of this work is race and racism in Othello. The critical question raised is whether Othello is a racist play, written by a racist playwright, for a racist audience, or whether it is a play about racism, with Iago as the embodiment of racist attitudes. The perspectives, approaches, and conclusions of the essays are diverse. |
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... line : " Once upon a time , a certain combination of elements came together and the results were tragic for all ... lines . It has been interpreted as a meditation on the nature of evil . What is not often studied is the context of ...
... line : " Once upon a time , a certain combination of elements came together and the results were tragic for all ... lines . It has been interpreted as a meditation on the nature of evil . What is not often studied is the context of ...
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... lines later , he seems to come to terms with his actual powerlessness when he admits that his threat against Gratiano is but a " vain boast " ( V.ii.265 ) . Yet it is disquiet- ing that Othello should define his lost power as his ...
... lines later , he seems to come to terms with his actual powerlessness when he admits that his threat against Gratiano is but a " vain boast " ( V.ii.265 ) . Yet it is disquiet- ing that Othello should define his lost power as his ...
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... lines to Roderigo , then , indicate Iago's modus operandi . In order to " poison " Brabantio's " delight , " Iago ... line of discourse in the face of Brabantio's disbelief . But Iago's language and intent are so egregiously offensive ...
... lines to Roderigo , then , indicate Iago's modus operandi . In order to " poison " Brabantio's " delight , " Iago ... line of discourse in the face of Brabantio's disbelief . But Iago's language and intent are so egregiously offensive ...
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Black or Tawny? Stage Representations | 1 |
Or Ego in Love Sex and | 23 |
Would Direct Othello | 29 |
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