Othello and Race | Shakespeare Play by Play

The video explores the theme of race in Shakespeare's Othello, examining how race was understood in early modern England. It discusses the construction of racial identities, the role of colorism, and the intersection of race with other social categories. The video also analyzes Iago's manipulation of racial and gender biases and the audience's complicity in these narratives. It highlights how Othello challenges these biases and calls for a more nuanced understanding of race and identity.

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