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This 5 page paper discusses the differing worldviews of Shakespeare's characters, Iago and Othello. Quotes cited from text. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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a contrast and comparison of two differing perspectives and worldviews. In the end, one can see that both of their worldviews were not without their tragic flaws. The time period
in which Othello was written was typically distinguished by its religious, economic and political changes, which were so immense as to effect other areas such as science, literature and philosophy.
What is really interesting about this period is that it didnt really invent new ideas as it redeveloped old ones. Strict laws and doctrines governed the medieval period, because of
the control of the church. In particular was the way in which people of color, or varying faiths, were viewed. This theme is portrayed in the play of Othello through
the character, Iago and his racist comments and views. Of course, racism is shown from the beginning with Iagos ill temper about having been passed over for promotion. That
a black man has been chosen over him does not sit well with him and he immediately determines to have his revenge, to show the rest of the court and
country that a black man was not suitable to be a ruler. In clever fashion, he sets about to accomplish his goal. In fact, when Iago and Roderigo are
discussing Othello, Roderigo blatantly refers to Othello in derogatory terms by calling him "the thick lips" which directly singles out the prominent characteristic of Othellos black heritage(Shakespeare, Act I, sc
I). Other terms used refer to Othello as an animal and subhuman as when Iago calls out to Brabantio in the street, "an old black ram is tupping your white
ewe"(Shakespeare, Act I, sc I, li 88-89). Brabantio is Desdemonas father and as such would have taken great offense to such a remark. Iagos intent, of course, is to
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