The difference of race and ethnicity has been a major issue in our society for centuries. The problem can leave a deep scar in people’s lives. Since the slave trade in 1500s, the idea about racism has been created. Racism is when a person or a group of the same race believe that they are better than the other, which can result in discrimination and prejudice. In reality, for human nature to think highly about themself, and look down to those who is different to them is normal, at least in the old days. So to be able to understand, and accept those who is different can be tough and difficult to change and adjust to (Kader 135). In Othello, one can say that difference of race and ethnicity issue is one of the most important theme
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As before, racism is very popular among society during the time. Racism can leave a big impact on someone’s life. Examples of racism are common throughout of dialog. For example, in the play, Iago states that “I know our country disposition well. In Venice they do let God see the pranks They dare not show their husbands.” (III.iii.1853-5). Iago’s point is to change Othello’s mind about his perception of Venetian women. He uses Othello’s race against himself. Because Othello is an outsider, he will Laophet …show more content…
Unlike in the play Othello, where if one is happened to be black, the society will look down on them. Moreover, as said before, in the old time black was considered evil. They will believe what they and the society think is right without judging, or questioning; in contrast, in today’s culture, it is different from the 1600s. In the article, “Positivism and Progress in Firmin’s Equality of the Human Races,” by Camisha Russell, the author asserts that, if one is to believe that something is wrong, we should ask why it is wrong, and how it is wrong. (Russell 48). If we considered something like black color is “evil,” we need to find scientific evidence to prove it. Because there is no evidence to prove that black color is considered a tragedy, therefore people who have black skin, or are a different of race and ethnicity should be treated equally as everyone, and have the right to live freely anywhere. To keep racism away from society, many workplaces, schools, and other public places have created such policies that everyone inside must follow to keep everyone in check. Our culture today has made a great improvement since the 1600s, the time in which the play Othello takes place, to keep racism away to help eliminate problems with unequally treating those who are different in
As before, racism is very popular among society during the time. Racism can leave a big impact on someone’s life. Examples of racism are common throughout of dialog. For example, in the play, Iago states that “I know our country disposition well. In Venice they do let God see the pranks They dare not show their husbands.” (III.iii.1853-5). Iago’s point is to change Othello’s mind about his perception of Venetian women. He uses Othello’s race against himself. Because Othello is an outsider, he will Laophet …show more content…
Unlike in the play Othello, where if one is happened to be black, the society will look down on them. Moreover, as said before, in the old time black was considered evil. They will believe what they and the society think is right without judging, or questioning; in contrast, in today’s culture, it is different from the 1600s. In the article, “Positivism and Progress in Firmin’s Equality of the Human Races,” by Camisha Russell, the author asserts that, if one is to believe that something is wrong, we should ask why it is wrong, and how it is wrong. (Russell 48). If we considered something like black color is “evil,” we need to find scientific evidence to prove it. Because there is no evidence to prove that black color is considered a tragedy, therefore people who have black skin, or are a different of race and ethnicity should be treated equally as everyone, and have the right to live freely anywhere. To keep racism away from society, many workplaces, schools, and other public places have created such policies that everyone inside must follow to keep everyone in check. Our culture today has made a great improvement since the 1600s, the time in which the play Othello takes place, to keep racism away to help eliminate problems with unequally treating those who are different in