How was racism and sexism portrayed in Othello?
The book of “Othello” is a tragedy that was written by William Shakespeare in the year 1603.
The story is based on Un Capitano Moro by Cinthio. It involves four characters i.e. Othello who is a Moorish general in the army; Desdemona the beloved wife of Othello; Cassio, a loyal lieutenant; Iago who is Othello’s trusted and unfaithful fellow.
Various themes have been used to develop this play. They include racism, love, jealousy, repentance, betrayal and revenge (Shakespeare 181).
How was racism and sexism portrayed in Othello?
