Shakespeare's Othello: Act 3, Scene 3, Lines 221-546 Analysis

The transcript discusses how Yago manipulates Othello by exploiting cultural codes of race and gender in Venetian society. Yago uses these codes to plant doubt in Othello's mind about Desdemona's fidelity, leveraging symbols like the handkerchief to further his scheme. Othello's struggle with the unseen aspects of Desdemona's desires and his demand for ocular proof highlight the tension between perception and reality. The narrative culminates in a symbolic 'marriage' between Othello and Yago, illustrating Othello's shift in loyalty.

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