Opposites

Opposites

1. Black VS White

   • White people think of themselves as superior
   • Black people are seen as barbaric and lower class
   • Othello is looked down upon due to his race
   • Racism was common
   • Race is a common theme explored in the play

2. Men VS Women

   • Women are inferior
   • Men are seen as in power
   • Switching of gender roles - Othello and Desdemona
   • Women are portrayed as meek and mild

3. Othello VS Iago

   • Iago - animal and hunting imagery, selfishness and deception
   • Othello - sophisticated and eloquent
   • Iago cynic VS Othello romantic
   • Iago is uncaring husband VS Othello caring husband
   • Obvious black and white