Othello and Race | Shakespeare Play by Play

What is the central theme discussed in the introduction of the video about Othello?

• The role of gender in Othello

• The theme of race in Othello

• The historical accuracy of Othello

• The influence of Othello on modern literature

According to Noemi Ndia, how is race defined?

• As a biological difference

• As a cultural tradition

• As a system of power

• As a historical artifact

How does Shakespeare's use of the term 'race' relate to social hierarchies?

• It is unrelated to social hierarchies

• It is used to justify social positions

• It is a modern interpretation

• It is only used in reference to animals

What does Othello's identity as a Moor highlight in the play?

• The simplicity of racial categories

• The complexity of intersecting social categories

• The irrelevance of race

• The superiority of Moors

In early modern England, what did the term 'fair' signify about Desdemona?

• Her intelligence

• Her wealth

• Her beauty and whiteness

• Her strength

How is beauty linked to morality in the context of the play?

• Beauty is often linked with moral goodness

• Beauty is unrelated to morality

• Beauty is considered a sin

• Beauty is only skin deep

What role does Iago play in manipulating perceptions of race and gender?

• He supports racial equality

• He manipulates biases for his own gain

• He is a victim of racial prejudice

• He is indifferent to race and gender

What does Othello's final speech ask of the audience?

• To support Iago's views

• To see him as a human being

• To view him as a stereotype

• To ignore racial issues

How does the play critique the 'white male gaze'?

• By supporting it

• By ignoring it

• By promoting it

• By highlighting its inconsistencies

What does the play suggest about the historical context of race?

• Race was not a factor in Shakespeare's time

• Race was a simple concept

• Race was intertwined with other social categories

• Race was only about skin color