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Relevance of Othello in Contemporary Society
Othello (wrap-up discussion), "We Are Othello." Formal Paper
Othello is a tragic play that is common in modern theatre rooms and widely read by
audience despite being written over four hundred years ago. Shakespeare tells the story of
Moorish general in Venetian army, whose rice into prominence is coupled with joyously
especially those whom he trust. In addition to his color, he is despised thus triggering the scheme
to destroy him. The use of unordinary description like imagery allows the audience to explore
deeper human relations and shows the typical stereotype that can compare with the people of this
time. Shakespeare’s Othello presents overarching themes that have relevance to the modern
audience especially, the manner in which “otherness, jealousy, gender relationship and issue of
male relationship are detailed in the play speak to this moment. Othello being a Black man in a
white society put him in a disadvantageous position. This is an issue that is present in modern
society especially African American community in United States. It is not just the issue of race
that is prevalent in the play, the play looks into the issue of jealousy, presentation of women,
hatred, manipulation and issue of male relationship that swirl through the contemporary setting
and are fused together in the plot of the play thus the lay manages to prove the relationship
between humans is unique. These are themes that modern audience can confirm that the society
is still battling with. It proves that the play is a transcendent play that will survive the peril of
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time due to its relevance in contemporary society. Therefore essay aims at exploring how the
play “Othello” is still relevant in contemporary society.
