Pros And Cons Of Othello

Ever since there have been people on the earth, there have been cultural rifts largely based on race. Othello was a Moor, meaning he was from North Africa, dark skinned, and probably Muslim. Moors of that time were seen as those who used dark magic." Mockery of the sexual coupling of Othello and Desdemona; association with bestiality and homosexuality." (Shakespeare Quarterly). Othello faced many challenges because of his race as well as his faith, none more challenging though than the conflict and struggle going on within. Othello was a very keen swordsman and he took orders well, a very capable military general. Othello constantly struggled to fit in and find his place in society. All of his life he was told about the differences between …show more content…
He assumed certain people liked him when all they wanted was to further their own careers by getting rid of Othello, who they saw as inferior to them. Those closest to him were constantly making accusations, starting rumors and spreading lies with no actual proof. “This longstanding reputation (along with its mind – boggling double -standard) allows Iago to claim that all Venetian women are lascivious. “I know our country disposition well, “he tells Othello.” (Shakespeare in Southern Africa). Othello thought that his rise in the military ranks meant that he would garner some respect due to battles he has won, but he was never going to get the respect he deserved because of who he …show more content…
Here is this man just trying to blend into a new society and adjust to the various cultural norms but can never fit in because of his race. After killing his wife, the plot of jealousy and lies is uncovered and afterward it is discovered who all was involved and why. The guilt over killing his innocent wife leads Othello to kill himself. Othello was said to have had an epileptic fit as he was believing the lies told to him by Iago, and only Iago was telling him these things and nobody else. Othello had finally gotten what he wanted most which was true love that was pure and honest only to be destroyed by lies and