Themes in Othello

Themes in Othello

1. Reputation

   • Cassio lost his reputation (the most important thing) by getting drunk
     • ''Reputation, reputation, reputation! Oh, I have lost my reputation! I have lost the immortal part of myself.''

2. Racism

   • Othello is respected in the society but despite that he's always called inappropriately
     • The Moor; Barbary horse; Black ram; Thick lips

3. Jealousy

   • Iago tries to persuade Othello into thinking that Desdomona is cheating on him.
     • ''O,beware my lord of jealousy; It is the green eyed monster which doth mock''

4. Deceit

   • Iago is planning to betray Othello by tuining his life
     • ''I follow him to serve my turn upon him.''

5. Role of women

   • There're 2 types of women in Otello, One of them is like Desdemona who is treated like an equal and is mostly respectedand other is like Bianca who is treated like a promiscuous woman
     • ''And let her speak of me before her father. If you do find me foul in her report'' ;''Go to, woman, Throw your vile guesses in the devil’s teeth''