In Shakespeare’s tragedy Othello, the title character is a 16th century Moorish general of the Venetian army who, because of the cultural and historical background of the play’s setting, the playwright, and the original intended audience, is portrayed as both well-respected for his military prowess and disparaged for his race. Similarly, because socialization through media, African Americans in society are lively for the entertainment of music and are seen as violent for the media showing crimes committed by African Americans.
Shakespeare crafted Othello’s character as a respected general to the people of Venice that people need in a time of war. This was mentioned as Othello walk in after receiving a letter from the Duke of Venice stating
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