Racism and patriarchy, which were rampant during the Renaissance, permeate Shakespeare's plays. In Othello, a black moor marries the white Desdemona, a member of the upper class, in order to join Venitian society. But the rewards and honors that he thereby receives are deceptive. Venice needs such a...
Racism and patriarchy, which were rampant during the Renaissance, permeate Shakespeare's plays. In Othello, a black moor marries the white Desdemona, a member of the upper class, in order to join Venitian society. But the rewards and honors that he thereby receives are deceptive. Venice needs such a warrior to protect itself from its enemies. Othello is oblivious to the stark reality of Venice when Desdemona chooses him as her husband, but once the marriage is announced, he quickly discovers the depth of the racism in Venice. From the start, the bestial savage and the noble hero coexist in the character of Othello. Othello is regarded as a bestial image, which is one constructed by the racial prejudice of Venice, but Desdemona apprehends the noble hero, first in his story of adventure and later in his character itself. His conversation with other characters shows that he has much confidence in his achievement, morality and virtue. He identifies himself with white people and believes that other white people all regard him as a white being. It is Iago who deconstructs Othello's self image. Furthermore, Desdemona's choice is a challenge to the patriarchy and racism of Venetian society. Even though Brabantio pleads to the Senate that Othello has bewitched his daughter, corrupting her by his witch craft, spells, and drugs, Desdemona proudly admits that she has made the choice as an active subject and thus exonerates Othello from the crime of bewitchment. The attraction that this Venetian girl feels towards Othello is aberrant, contrary to all the laws of nature. Desdemona's union with the being from afar, the outsider who has infiltrated the organic community of Venice, provokes a brutal reaction. The marriage between Othello and Desdemona is truly an illicit one from the point of view of custom and public opinion. However, given Othello's paranoid attitude toward Desdemona's handkerchief, Othello does not recognize the difference between appearance and reality. He believes Desdemona to be unfaithful solely on the ground that the handkerchief is found in Cassio's hands. Unfortunately, Desdemona does not show enough courage and strength before her death; her weak behaviour before death stands in stark contrast to the bold explanation of her union with Othello that she gave before the Senate. Desdemona is victimized by racism prevalent in the Venetian world as well as by Othello, who has absorbed patriarchical Venice.
Racism and patriarchy, which were rampant during the Renaissance, permeate Shakespeare's plays. In Othello, a black moor marries the white Desdemona, a member of the upper class, in order to join Venitian society. But the rewards and honors that he thereby receives are deceptive. Venice needs such a warrior to protect itself from its enemies. Othello is oblivious to the stark reality of Venice when Desdemona chooses him as her husband, but once the marriage is announced, he quickly discovers the depth of the racism in Venice. From the start, the bestial savage and the noble hero coexist in the character of Othello. Othello is regarded as a bestial image, which is one constructed by the racial prejudice of Venice, but Desdemona apprehends the noble hero, first in his story of adventure and later in his character itself. His conversation with other characters shows that he has much confidence in his achievement, morality and virtue. He identifies himself with white people and believes that other white people all regard him as a white being. It is Iago who deconstructs Othello's self image. Furthermore, Desdemona's choice is a challenge to the patriarchy and racism of Venetian society. Even though Brabantio pleads to the Senate that Othello has bewitched his daughter, corrupting her by his witch craft, spells, and drugs, Desdemona proudly admits that she has made the choice as an active subject and thus exonerates Othello from the crime of bewitchment. The attraction that this Venetian girl feels towards Othello is aberrant, contrary to all the laws of nature. Desdemona's union with the being from afar, the outsider who has infiltrated the organic community of Venice, provokes a brutal reaction. The marriage between Othello and Desdemona is truly an illicit one from the point of view of custom and public opinion. However, given Othello's paranoid attitude toward Desdemona's handkerchief, Othello does not recognize the difference between appearance and reality. He believes Desdemona to be unfaithful solely on the ground that the handkerchief is found in Cassio's hands. Unfortunately, Desdemona does not show enough courage and strength before her death; her weak behaviour before death stands in stark contrast to the bold explanation of her union with Othello that she gave before the Senate. Desdemona is victimized by racism prevalent in the Venetian world as well as by Othello, who has absorbed patriarchical Venice.
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