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Othello is neither a Turk nor a Spaniard. The most specific description of Othello given throughout the play is that he is a Moor. A Moor typically describes someone who is black or Arab and has descended from North Africa. Europeans applied the term 'Moor' loosely to people who were black or Middle Eastern in appearance, and thus, not much can be determined about Othello's race or appearance from this description.
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∙ 13y agoOthello is described as a Moor. He actually fights against the Turks.
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How does montano react to the news that Othello is about to take his place as a governor?
His expressions "brave Othello" and "noble moor" indicate the high opinion in which he holds Othello.
What are the ratings and certificates for The Tragedy of Othello The Moor of Venice - 1952?
The Tragedy of Othello The Moor of Venice - 1952 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:G Finland:S (1967) Finland:K-12 (1967) Italy:T UK:U West Germany:16 (f)
How much would the book the Tudor shakespeare Othello the moor of Venice printed oct 1912 by the macmillian comp 1st edition would be valued?
how much is the The Tudor Shakespeare Othello 1925 edition worth
Why was Othello called Moor?
Othello is a Moor, which is to say an African, but it is not clear whether or not he was actually born in Africa. He does say that he was a soldier since he was seven years old, and that he had travelled a good deal since then, being captured once and sold into slavery then redeemed. He does seem to have made a career out of fighting the Turk, which does not suggest that he was raised in Africa (most of which was culturally closer to the Islamic Turkish Empire). He may have been born in Europe of African parents.The full title of Othello is Othello, the Moor of Venice, so Othello is from Venice to some extent.Othello is a person and a symbol. He is a noble man from a line of royal men, and is the highest ranking person in the play. By birth as by personal merit. The fight is between the middling, trading classes and the nobility who was forbidden to trade, but instead married rich heiresses coming from trade. Desdemona's father is against her alliance with Othello because she quits the sphere of her middling class. He cannot marry her out and use her to bolster his social position in Venice. The Venetians are remarkably non-racist as they made the sole Black in their midst the highest military leader. Even Brabantio, Desdemona's father often invited him to dinner, where he met Desdemona and could woo her. He is giving a fair hearing over his elopement with Desdemona and not automatically lynched, as should expected if the Venetians were racists. The racist remarks are really anti-nobility remarks, in a sharp but satirical fashion, as not to give to much offence to the people who bankrolled Shakespeare, to begin with.
Who calls himself a circumcised dog in Othello?
Nobody. Here is the line:"in Aleppo once,Where a malignant and a turban'd TurkBeat a Venetian and traduced the state,I took by the throat the circumcised dog,And smote him, thus. "Othello then kills himself, just as he killed the Turk in Aleppo. He is calling the Turk a "circumcised dog", not himself (Muslims like Jews are circumcised).
What did Othello look like?
othello is a moor
Who is the black moor?
Othello
What is the relevance of the title of the play Othello?
The full title of Othello is "The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice." It's relevance is what it tells us about the play we are going to see, read, or study. First, it tells us that the play is a tragedy. Second, it tells us that it is about someone named Othello. Third, it tells us that Othello is a Moor from Venice.
How many times is Othello called the Moor?
At least 53 times.
How does montano react to the news that Othello is about to take his place as a governor?
His expressions "brave Othello" and "noble moor" indicate the high opinion in which he holds Othello.
What is the translation to Othello?
The translation to Othello is the Moor of Venice. It is based on an Italian short story called Un Capitano Moro.
Who is Othello, and why is he so respected by the Duke?
Othello was a moor and a general in the Venetian Military. about the respect from the duke , if I remember correctly it was because of his success as a general
Who is Othello and why is he so respected by the Duke?
Othello was a moor and a general in the Venetian Military. about the respect from the duke , if I remember correctly it was because of his success as a general
What are the ratings and certificates for The Tragedy of Othello The Moor of Venice - 1952?
The Tragedy of Othello The Moor of Venice - 1952 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:G Finland:S (1967) Finland:K-12 (1967) Italy:T UK:U West Germany:16 (f)
Why does iago call Othello the moor?
He was an African. "Moor" was the word used for Africans in Shakespeare's day, both North Africans and subsaharan Africans. It is not clear which Shakespeare intended Othello to be, but he was certainly darker skinned than Iago or any of the Italians.
What is iagos master plot to annoy Othello and desdemona?
Iago's master plot to annoy Othello and Desdemona, is to tell Desdemona's father that Desdemona has married the Moor (Othello). And also to convince Othello that Desdemona is involved in an affair with Michael Cassio.
Who gets Othello's estate?
Cassio does. After Othello died Lodovico says"take care of the house, and take the Moor's property. You've inherited everything.-(toCASSIO)"
