Race is very important in Othello. The color of his skin is the reason that most of the events happen that leads to his downfall as the tragic hero. It is why he is doubted by most of the characters in the play. Othello isn’t give the confidence he needs because he is portrayed as some “devil” just for having darker skin. Desdemona’s father doesn’t even trust him because of his skin color. He is seen as a “An old black Ram” (1.1.85-85) and just by that it shows that those people give him no respect even though he holds a high position, and is even a converted Christian.
