His acceptance of the crime is already heroic, and acknowledgment of his foolishness is remarkable. Othello’s words reveal that his love misleads him to commit such heinous crime. “Speak of me as I am nothing extenuate, Nor set down aught in malice: then must you speak Of one that loved not wisely but too well Of one not easily jealous, but being wrought” (Shakespeare 234). He is seen as a dignified leader, and he wants to be remembered as such when he is gone. At this moment, Othello knows that there’s no way out from the chaos, but he is concerned with his image that he is about to leave to the state. Othello repents for what he has done, though it is too late. Suddenly, all the hatred in Othello is gone and it is replaced by the impressive traits that made him a respected leader of the army. In this part, Shakespeare allows his character to go back to his original and real personality that is momentarily clouded by jealousy: a gentle and well-mannered man. Othello’s realization is intensified by the confession of Emilia that Iago is behind all the chaos and Othello blindfully follows him. “A guiltless death I die” (Shakespeare 216). She utters words to Emilia that her death is her own doing, thus freeing her husband from the responsibility. In a scene where he kills wife out of rage and jealousy fueled by the devious Iago, the realization comes to Othello as he stands over the dying Desdemonia. Additionally, by using this term, the author raises awareness about the problem of racism.Unlike Cinthio’s Moor, Othello realizes his mistake and deeply regrets it. The term is used to explain the conflict that existed between the two main characters. Overall, Othello is referred to as the Moor of Venice for some particular reasons. So, he constantly needs to deal with offenses and pressure from the surrounding people. Shakespeare points out that Othello is the victim of racism.

By calling Othello the Moor of Venice, the author highlights the problem of racial discrimination in society.

He has done my office: I know not if’t be true Here is what he proclaims:Īnd it is thought abroad, that ‘twixt my sheets Iago’s jealousy and disrespect encouraged him to refer to Othello as the Moor. Also, Iago is angry because Othello appointed Cassio as a chief lieutenant instead of him. He could not accept the fact that Othello is a noble general who has control above him.

Othello’s race was one of the factors why Iago hated him.

So, in his play, the author discusses this issue on a deep level. First and foremost, the problem of racial discrimination was critical in Shakespeare’s time.Now, figure out why this term is frequently used in the story. Moreover, the word Moor highlights the issue of racial prejudice in the play. The term “Moor” is used by Shakespeare to separate Othello from other characters according to his culture and race.

Shakespeare's moor of venice