I really appreciate the fact that Shakespeare painted such a non steriotypical picture of religious and ethnic outsider Othello. In other works of Shakespeare, he has chosen to go along with steriotypes ( for what purpose I don't remember enough of my gen ed english class to tell you), such as the greedy Jewish merchant in "The Merchant of Venice". He creates a very simple and virtuous picture of Othello which seems to stand out as exceptional when compared to his counterparts in the play. His simple and virtouos nature also seems to stand in direct contrast with Iago, a complex and maliciously charactered man. Othello even seems to have a certain sense of elegance about him paired with a model citizen award. I cannot help but fall in love with Othello's character, though I know this will only bring me greater pain in the end!
In Summary: I WOULD ELOPE WITH OTHELLO TOO DESDEMONA!
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The many conflicting ways the play represents Othello is going to be a common thread for us during our discussion of the play, especially as we consider how each character "sees" him--whether or not they'd elope!
i agree with your opinion about Othello-he seems so simple and trusting, but I feel like deep down he has to have a quick-thinking, cunning side that we haven't seen yet..especially considering his triumphant war record.
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