Race paragraph 1 Flashcards
Shakespeare presents a seemingly racist society in which they treat Othello badly
1
Q
What does Iago tell Brabantio about Desdemona’s relationship?
A
‘An old black ram is tupping your white ewe’ - reflecting the racist animalistic language
2
Q
What animal imagery is used by Iago about Othello?
A
‘Your daughter is covered with a barbary horse’ - more animalistic racist language
3
Q
What racist language does Roderigo use?
A
‘thick lips’ - showing how normal it is to use racist language in Venice society
4
Q
What quote shows how Brabantio reacts to Othello and Desdemona’s relationship?
A
‘To fall in love with what she feared to look on’ and ‘Against all rules of nature’ - shows the belief that their relationship should not be allowed
