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A 4 page paper which examines the way in which Othello was admired by the Duke of Venice and even by Senator Brabantio in this scene in order to evaluate Venetian perceptions of the Moorish military commander. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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who seeks vengeance after being bypassed for a promotion for which he believed he possessed the best qualifications. Under the manipulation of the devious Iago, the Moorish general allowed
his insecurities to overtake his supreme self-confidence and irrational jealousy supplants reason. However, in Act I, there is no hint of a tragic fate evident for Othello. There
is a sense that in Venice, Othello is a man of the hour. His military exploits have cemented Othellos professional reputation and reinforced his heroic image. Before considering Act
I, Scene iii, which provides considerable insight into the Venetian perception of Othello, it is recommended that the student who is writing about this topic consider how Venice was regarded
during the time of Shakespeare as "a model society" (Nostbakken 33). Foreigners, like the Moorish Othello, were more welcomed or readily accepted in Venice than in other less democratic
societies (Nostbakken 34). This scene makes it clear that Othello had been "well assimilated into Venetian society" (Hall 105). The Venetian citizens, their senate, Great Council, and most
of all, the Duke of Venice, recognized Othellos value as "a valiant leader in battle" (Hall 105). As far as being an outsider, a theme which is emphasized in
most critical analyses of the play, Othellos identity as the Moor in Venice was "not an uncommon historical occurrence" (Nostbakken 34). His race had condemned him to be an
outsider, who would never gain complete acceptance, but particularly at that moment in time, Othello was probably the most revered figure in Venice. The "city officials speak to him
respectfully" and with the Venetian colony of Cyprus in imminent danger of being captured by the Turks, the government needed Othello and his military prowess more than ever (Cahn 109).
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