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A 10 page research paper/essay that explores how racism is an overt factor in Shakespeare's Othello. The writer argues that the Elizabethan cultural background necessarily informs and shapes the meaning of the play because Shakespeare would naturally have written within his own cultural framework. This examination of Othello explores this thesis and, in so doing, it takes a post-colonial approach to criticism as this literary theory encompasses how "knowledge of subordinate people is produced and used" (Post-colonialism). Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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play and specifically how the plays context relates to Shakespeares contemporary era. An examination of the play itself, as well as surveying a brief sampling of critical opinion, demonstrates the
validity of investigating the plays racial themes. These suggest that Shakespeares Elizabethan society encompassed distinct attitudes and preconceived expectations in regards to race. This cultural background necessarily informs and shapes
the meaning of the play because Shakespeare would naturally have written within his own cultural framework. The following examination of Othello will explore this thesis and, in so doing,
it will employ a post-colonial approach to criticism as this literary theory encompasses how "knowledge of subordinate people is produced and used" (Post-colonialism). As illustrated by the works of
Edward Said, post-colonial theory addresses how the West has defined those outside of their cultural paradigm as "other" and imposed upon them Western concepts of their identity. The basic
plot to Othello can be stated quite simply. Othello, a Moor and general of the Venetian army, is a military leader of extraordinary character and ability. He marries Desdemona, the
daughter of a prosperous Venetian merchant. He also alienates Iago, an ensign in his command who hates Othello and plots to cause his downfall. Iago achieves this by making it
seem that Desdemona is having an affair with Cassio, the man that Othello favored for promotion over Iago. Convinced that Desdemona is unfaithful, Othello murders the woman he loves, who
is totally innocent and pure. He immediately learns the truth and kills himself in remorse. As this brief synopsis illustrates, the success of the play hinges on Shakespeares ability to
dramatize realistic change in Othellos character and motivation, moving him from loving husband to calculated murder. How Shakespeare achieves this remarkable feat has been the topic of a great deal
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