Do you agree or disagree that it is important for the action of the play that Othello is a Moor? Why or why not?
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I think that it is very important that Othello is a Moor because it makes him different from the rest of the people in the play. This also opens Othello up to being very insecure about himself in this society. In the end, his insecurities are one of Othello's major character flaws -Ross Romanoski
Yes, I think it is important that Othello is a Moor because it makes him insecure about himself. He feels like he doesn't understand the ways of the people Venice.
I think that it is very important for the action of the play that Othello is a Moor because it makes him insecure. If Othello was secure in who he was there would be no basis for Iago to play off of. Othello does not understand the people of Venice. Iago plays off this and makes the plot thicken.
I think that it is important for Othello to be a Moor and therefore an outsider to Venetian society. This allows Othello to have insecurities that contribute to Othello believing what Iago tells him. Because Othello is insecure, he lets Iago take control of his emotions and turn him against Cassio, and Desdemona.
Yes because it shows the difference in people and cultures. Because he was of a different nationality, it allows Iago to abuse his way of speaking to Othello because he doesn't know the way of the people of Venice. -Alyssa Dudley
Yes it is important that Othello is a Moor. Shakespeare pointed this about Othello because he wanted to point out the importance of Othello being an outsider. This insecurity of Othello is what drives the plot of the play. These insecurities are what makes Othello believe Iago that his wife is cheating on him. THese insecurities make him crazy and paranoid and finally makes him want to kill Desdemona.
Yes, it is very important, because it shows right from the start that Othello is an outsider, and very unsure of the Venetian ways or customs. This is the uneasy feeling that the entirety of the play is built upon, as Othello is initially untrusting of those around him, and very vulnerable to the lies that Iago tells to him. His own insecurities as an outsider lead to his eventual downfall.
i think it is important that Othello is a moor because it shows how he came from somewhere else and he was taken advantage of by his best friend. this really brings out his insecurities as well
I think it is important, because by saying that Othello is a moor shakespeare is highlighting the flaws and the tragedy in the play. By doing this it also highlights his insecurity which in conclusion will result in a tragedy. Pathik Patel
It is important that they tell us that Othello is a Moor because it plays a crucial role because it is one of his insecurities. He is insecure because he is a Moor and he is not versed in the Venetian way. Shawna Buckwalter
I believe that it is important to the story that Othello is a Moor. It is one of the many insecurities that Othello has. It makes him different from all of the other characters and makes him feel like an outsider.
Yes, I think it is very crucial to the play that Othello is a Moor. Shakespeare adds this element in to the play, so that it can be one of Othellos tragic flaws. Due to how insecure Othello is about not being a Venecian, he is quicker to believe Iago when he says Desdemona cheated on him, because he doesn't know the ways of Venecian women. Othello is also so insecure that he convinces himself it would be very easy for Desdemona to cheat with someone better or of her own nationality. This had to be included in the play, because it is a driving factor in why Othello is so quick to be jealous, and believe Iago when he says Desdemona is cheating.
I believe that it plays a strong role in the play that Othello is a Moor but it is not the most important part of the play. It is more important that Othello is not confident in himself and does not have the trust in Desdemona that he needed to make everything right. He also did not believe Desdemona when she said she was innocent and that shows the ignorance Othello had to the one that was actually true to him. It plays a big role in the plot of the play, but it is the combination of all of Othello's flaws that make the tragedy come upon him.
I do believe it is important, because without Othello being a Moor most of his insecurities wouldn't be present. Iago knows that Othello feels like an outsider when it comes to the people of Venice. When Othello doubts the Cassio is sleeping with his wife Iago says, that in other places might be ok but here, since you are an outsider, you would not know its the wrong thing to do.
It is very important to the play that Othello is a More because he is an outsider to society. Many of his self-inflicted problems are a result of the insecurity he feels from not being the same as his Venetian counterparts. That being said, I do not think his being a Moor affects different outcomes and situations of the play, because the other characters do not recognize that he is different, aside from when Iago is trying to make him feel less than the other characters. Othello brings the tragedy upon himself, and being a Moor plays a part in that he feels insecure, but his actions cannot be blamed on his insecurity. Emily Sweeney
it seems that it is pretty important that othello is a moor, this makes him allot more insecure and possibly more prone to jealousy because he wonders why desdemona is really with him
I believe that it is an important part of the play that Othello is a Moor. By being a Moor it makes him different, this makes him insecure. Without him being insecure he might not have believed Iago and the whole tragedy wouldn't have occurred.
I believe that it is an important part of the play that Othello is a Moor. By being a Moor it makes him different, this makes him insecure. Without him being insecure he might not have believed Iago and the whole tragedy wouldn't have occurred.
Yes I believe that it is important because without Othello being a Moor the play would not have been the same. He does not know the way of the Venecians and looks like a fool the entire play. It would not have been the same.
yes. He is an outsider and does not know the venetian ways. That is one thing that Iago says to convince Othello about Desdemona being a cheater. Without that he would have needed a new reason to convince about the cheating.
I believe it is important to the plot that Othello be different from the Venetian community. I think this because if it weren't for his ignorance of Venetian culture and women he would not have been insecure and would not have believed Iago's lies.
Yes, I think that Othello is a Moor is important. It segregates him and helps plant doubt in his head that he does not fit in and is not part of the community.
Yes, all of Othello's flaws relate back to his insecurities about being a Moor. His cultural differences make him feel like he is not as good as the Venetians (he is rude in his speech). These factors made him susceptible to Iago's corruption which fed off of his insecurities. Makayla Hunt
I don't see him being a more critical to the play. The action could go on if he were of a different kind but naturally details would have to be changed. Ultimately i agree him being a moor is important to the play.
I think it is important to the action of the play that Othello is a Moor because it leads to one of his insecurities. A major part of his tragic flaw is how Othello is insecure, so him being of a different heritage creates action in the play. --Megan Cook
I believe Othello being a Moor was important to the story. The main reason Othello let himself be influenced by Iago was because his insecurities got the best of him. He thought Desdemona was more likely to want to be with someone who was light skinned, more educated and able to communicate. --Savanna Sager
Yes it does, Othello was vulnerable to Iago's actions because of his own insecurities. He does not feel as important or special considering he is not a Venecian.
Yes it does, Othello was vulnerable to Iago's actions because of his own insecurities. He does not feel as important or special considering he is not a Venecian.
The fact that Othello is a moor is not particularly integral to the plot of the play. While Brabanchio does possibly hate Othello for being a Moor, most of the play revolves more around Iago hating Othello for not making him his ancient, not for being black.
Yes because if Othello is not a Moor he would possibly be better spoken and understand the corruption in the system but because he is a Moor I think that he is not exposed to the corruption and that he is from a more trustworthy background and that he puts to much trust in the wrong people because he believes in the good of people.
Yes I think that Othello being called a moor is very important. He is an outsider and does not know the Venecians ways of life, this all relates back to his insecurities. Katie Slobozien
Yes I think that Othello being called a moor is very important. He is an outsider and does not know the Venecians ways of life, this all relates back to his insecurities. Katie Slobozien
I think the fact that Othello is a Moor makes the entire basis of the play. One of the main reasons Othello is not initially accepted by Desdemona's father is probably because he is of a different race. This begins to extend so far as to infiltrate his entire personality. At the beginning this plays a smaller role, as he is able to speak about it freely, but in the end it shows to be a much bigger insecurity when it leads to his downfall.
I think the fact that Othello is a Moor makes the entire basis of the play. One of the main reasons Othello is not initially accepted by Desdemona's father is probably because he is of a different race. This begins to extend so far as to infiltrate his entire personality. At the beginning this plays a smaller role, as he is able to speak about it freely, but in the end it shows to be a much bigger insecurity when it leads to his downfall.
Yes I do believe it is important because him being a Moor is a main reason for his insecurities. He's an outsider and I believe he knows it and that accounts for a lot of his actions and personality traits.
Yes, i agree it is important for the action of the play. A lot of character traits Othello has that lead him to seem naive stem from his origin of the Egypt area which gives him the label "Moor". Without this label, Othello also would not have received negative attention from Iago, because Iago had negative feelings towards him due to the fact that Othello assumed such a high position and he wasnt even of the same decent as the rest of the Venetians.
Yes, i agree it is important for the action of the play. A lot of character traits Othello has that lead him to seem naive stem from his origin of the Egypt area which gives him the label "Moor". Without this label, Othello also would not have received negative attention from Iago, because Iago had negative feelings towards him due to the fact that Othello assumed such a high position and he wasnt even of the same decent as the rest of the Venetians.
I think it is important because he is different then everybody and it makes him an outcast. It makes him different then all of the other people in the book.
I think it is important because he is different then everybody and it makes him an outcast. It makes him different then all of the other people in the book.
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I think that it is very important that Othello is a Moor because it makes him different from the rest of the people in the play. This also opens Othello up to being very insecure about himself in this society. In the end, his insecurities are one of Othello's major character flaws
-Ross Romanoski
Yes, I think it is important that Othello is a Moor because it makes him insecure about himself. He feels like he doesn't understand the ways of the people Venice.
I think that it is very important for the action of the play that Othello is a Moor because it makes him insecure. If Othello was secure in who he was there would be no basis for Iago to play off of. Othello does not understand the people of Venice. Iago plays off this and makes the plot thicken.
I think that it is important for Othello to be a Moor and therefore an outsider to Venetian society. This allows Othello to have insecurities that contribute to Othello believing what Iago tells him. Because Othello is insecure, he lets Iago take control of his emotions and turn him against Cassio, and Desdemona.
Arielle Raugh
Yes because it shows the difference in people and cultures. Because he was of a different nationality, it allows Iago to abuse his way of speaking to Othello because he doesn't know the way of the people of Venice. -Alyssa Dudley
Yes it is important that Othello is a Moor. Shakespeare pointed this about Othello because he wanted to point out the importance of Othello being an outsider. This insecurity of Othello is what drives the plot of the play. These insecurities are what makes Othello believe Iago that his wife is cheating on him. THese insecurities make him crazy and paranoid and finally makes him want to kill Desdemona.
Bhutwala Yash
Yes, it is very important, because it shows right from the start that Othello is an outsider, and very unsure of the Venetian ways or customs. This is the uneasy feeling that the entirety of the play is built upon, as Othello is initially untrusting of those around him, and very vulnerable to the lies that Iago tells to him. His own insecurities as an outsider lead to his eventual downfall.
-Tim Moses
i think it is important that Othello is a moor because it shows how he came from somewhere else and he was taken advantage of by his best friend. this really brings out his insecurities as well
I think it is important, because by saying that Othello is a moor shakespeare is highlighting the flaws and the tragedy in the play. By doing this it also highlights his insecurity which in conclusion will result in a tragedy. Pathik Patel
It is important that they tell us that Othello is a Moor because it plays a crucial role because it is one of his insecurities. He is insecure because he is a Moor and he is not versed in the Venetian way.
Shawna Buckwalter
I believe that it is important to the story that Othello is a Moor. It is one of the many insecurities that Othello has. It makes him different from all of the other characters and makes him feel like an outsider.
Yes, I think it is very crucial to the play that Othello is a Moor. Shakespeare adds this element in to the play, so that it can be one of Othellos tragic flaws. Due to how insecure Othello is about not being a Venecian, he is quicker to believe Iago when he says Desdemona cheated on him, because he doesn't know the ways of Venecian women. Othello is also so insecure that he convinces himself it would be very easy for Desdemona to cheat with someone better or of her own nationality. This had to be included in the play, because it is a driving factor in why Othello is so quick to be jealous, and believe Iago when he says Desdemona is cheating.
Callie Good
I believe that it plays a strong role in the play that Othello is a Moor but it is not the most important part of the play. It is more important that Othello is not confident in himself and does not have the trust in Desdemona that he needed to make everything right. He also did not believe Desdemona when she said she was innocent and that shows the ignorance Othello had to the one that was actually true to him. It plays a big role in the plot of the play, but it is the combination of all of Othello's flaws that make the tragedy come upon him.
I do believe it is important, because without Othello being a Moor most of his insecurities wouldn't be present. Iago knows that Othello feels like an outsider when it comes to the people of Venice. When Othello doubts the Cassio is sleeping with his wife Iago says, that in other places might be ok but here, since you are an outsider, you would not know its the wrong thing to do.
-Becca Rizzo
It is very important to the play that Othello is a More because he is an outsider to society. Many of his self-inflicted problems are a result of the insecurity he feels from not being the same as his Venetian counterparts. That being said, I do not think his being a Moor affects different outcomes and situations of the play, because the other characters do not recognize that he is different, aside from when Iago is trying to make him feel less than the other characters. Othello brings the tragedy upon himself, and being a Moor plays a part in that he feels insecure, but his actions cannot be blamed on his insecurity.
Emily Sweeney
it seems that it is pretty important that othello is a moor, this makes him allot more insecure and possibly more prone to jealousy because he wonders why desdemona is really with him
Alex Rudegeair
I believe that it is an important part of the play that Othello is a Moor. By being a Moor it makes him different, this makes him insecure. Without him being insecure he might not have believed Iago and the whole tragedy wouldn't have occurred.
I believe that it is an important part of the play that Othello is a Moor. By being a Moor it makes him different, this makes him insecure. Without him being insecure he might not have believed Iago and the whole tragedy wouldn't have occurred.
Yes I believe that it is important because without Othello being a Moor the play would not have been the same. He does not know the way of the Venecians and looks like a fool the entire play. It would not have been the same.
Chris Salvo
yes. He is an outsider and does not know the venetian ways. That is one thing that Iago says to convince Othello about Desdemona being a cheater. Without that he would have needed a new reason to convince about the cheating.
No because we dont walk around in present day calling someone "the mexican" because they are from Mexico. I think its strange and unnecessary.
Carly Mellin
I believe it is important to the plot that Othello be different from the Venetian community. I think this because if it weren't for his ignorance of Venetian culture and women he would not have been insecure and would not have believed Iago's lies.
Yes, I think that Othello is a Moor is important. It segregates him and helps plant doubt in his head that he does not fit in and is not part of the community.
Yes, all of Othello's flaws relate back to his insecurities about being a Moor. His cultural differences make him feel like he is not as good as the Venetians (he is rude in his speech). These factors made him susceptible to Iago's corruption which fed off of his insecurities.
Makayla Hunt
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I don't see him being a more critical to the play. The action could go on if he were of a different kind but naturally details would have to be changed. Ultimately i agree him being a moor is important to the play.
I think that it does play a bigger part of the play as it shows his insecurities and helps advance the flow of Iago's plot in the play.
Cole Mase
I think it is important because it is one of Othello's insecurities that leads him to quickly accuse Desdemona of being disloyal.
-Lauren Hallowell
I think it is important to the action of the play that Othello is a Moor because it leads to one of his insecurities. A major part of his tragic flaw is how Othello is insecure, so him being of a different heritage creates action in the play.
--Megan Cook
I believe Othello being a Moor was important to the story. The main reason Othello let himself be influenced by Iago was because his insecurities got the best of him. He thought Desdemona was more likely to want to be with someone who was light skinned, more educated and able to communicate. --Savanna Sager
Yes it does, Othello was vulnerable to Iago's actions because of his own insecurities. He does not feel as important or special considering he is not a Venecian.
-Garrett Swope
Yes it does, Othello was vulnerable to Iago's actions because of his own insecurities. He does not feel as important or special considering he is not a Venecian.
-Garrett Swope
The fact that Othello is a moor is not particularly integral to the plot of the play. While Brabanchio does possibly hate Othello for being a Moor, most of the play revolves more around Iago hating Othello for not making him his ancient, not for being black.
Peppers
Yes because if Othello is not a Moor he would possibly be better spoken and understand the corruption in the system but because he is a Moor I think that he is not exposed to the corruption and that he is from a more trustworthy background and that he puts to much trust in the wrong people because he believes in the good of people.
Calvin Conrad-Kline
Yes I think that Othello being called a moor is very important. He is an outsider and does not know the Venecians ways of life, this all relates back to his insecurities.
Katie Slobozien
Yes I think that Othello being called a moor is very important. He is an outsider and does not know the Venecians ways of life, this all relates back to his insecurities.
Katie Slobozien
I think the fact that Othello is a Moor makes the entire basis of the play. One of the main reasons Othello is not initially accepted by Desdemona's father is probably because he is of a different race. This begins to extend so far as to infiltrate his entire personality. At the beginning this plays a smaller role, as he is able to speak about it freely, but in the end it shows to be a much bigger insecurity when it leads to his downfall.
Hannah Wastyk
I think the fact that Othello is a Moor makes the entire basis of the play. One of the main reasons Othello is not initially accepted by Desdemona's father is probably because he is of a different race. This begins to extend so far as to infiltrate his entire personality. At the beginning this plays a smaller role, as he is able to speak about it freely, but in the end it shows to be a much bigger insecurity when it leads to his downfall.
Hannah Wastyk
Yes I do believe it is important because him being a Moor is a main reason for his insecurities. He's an outsider and I believe he knows it and that accounts for a lot of his actions and personality traits.
Trey Baker
Yes, i agree it is important for the action of the play. A lot of character traits Othello has that lead him to seem naive stem from his origin of the Egypt area which gives him the label "Moor". Without this label, Othello also would not have received negative attention from Iago, because Iago had negative feelings towards him due to the fact that Othello assumed such a high position and he wasnt even of the same decent as the rest of the Venetians.
Trent Filter
Yes, i agree it is important for the action of the play. A lot of character traits Othello has that lead him to seem naive stem from his origin of the Egypt area which gives him the label "Moor". Without this label, Othello also would not have received negative attention from Iago, because Iago had negative feelings towards him due to the fact that Othello assumed such a high position and he wasnt even of the same decent as the rest of the Venetians.
Trent Filter
I think it is important because he is different then everybody and it makes him an outcast. It makes him different then all of the other people in the book.
I think it is important because he is different then everybody and it makes him an outcast. It makes him different then all of the other people in the book.
Alex Slobozien
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