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Race and Racial Prejudice in Othello

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This flashcard set examines how Shakespeare presents race and racial prejudice in Othello. From Iago’s bestial slurs to Othello’s internalised racism, and Desdemona’s idealism, these quotes explore themes of otherness, white superiority, and the psychological effects of societal discrimination. Ideal for analysing the play's treatment of identity and power.

Bestial sexual imagery

“An old black ram/is tupping your white ewe”

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Definition

Bestial sexual imagery

“An old black ram/is tupping your white ewe”

Desdemona’s deeper insight, past race

“I saw Othello’s visage in his mind”

Othello’s earned reputation

“The valiant Moor”

Iago’s racism

“I hate the Moor”

Segregation/ White supremacy/superiority

“Of her own clime, complexion, and degree”

Othello appropriating Iago’s racist language

“My name, that was as fresh as Dian’s visage, is now begrimed and black/As mine own face”

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TermDefinition

Bestial sexual imagery

“An old black ram/is tupping your white ewe”

Desdemona’s deeper insight, past race

“I saw Othello’s visage in his mind”

Othello’s earned reputation

“The valiant Moor”

Iago’s racism

“I hate the Moor”

Segregation/ White supremacy/superiority

“Of her own clime, complexion, and degree”

Othello appropriating Iago’s racist language

“My name, that was as fresh as Dian’s visage, is now begrimed and black/As mine own face”

Black people as inherently evil in their souls

“Arise, black vengeance, from the hollow hell!”

Desdemona’s ignorance

“I think the sun where he was born/drew all such humours from him”

Emilia’ racism

“And you the blacker devil!”

“She was too fond of her most filthy bargain”