Othello Title Essay

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 of society's stereotypes based on woman, Females in today’s American society are seen as caring which in a sense could be seen as a positive association and put down for associations based on careers. Women are meant to have “clean” jobs while men are in charge of all.

Scene two opens with a conversation between Iago and Othello. When Iago warns Othello of Brabantio impending wrath, Othello tells

“Let him do his spite:/My services which I have done the signiory/Shall out-tongue his complaints. 'Tis yet to know,--/Which, when I know that boasting is an honour,/I shall promulgate/”. Othello pushes all of the hate asides as he confidently knows all of his worth-“My parts, my title and my perfect soul/Shall manifest me rightly.”;However, Othello isn’t the only one who sees his worth, but the Duke. Barbatio rushes Othello to the court and the Duke notices him- The duke address Othello and expresses how they need him to go against the enemy, and ignores the fact that Barbatio stormed in. “Valiant Othello, we must straight employ you/Against the general enemy Ottoman.” The Duke needs Othello regardless of the fact that he is a moor;However, despite Othello’s great reputation Barbatio will not change his mind. The Duke allows a trial to go on- where Othello shows his embodiment of humility and respect in scene three. He tells the Duke about how Desdemona and his

Likewise, in American society women are seen as caring but at the same time put down for other associations. “In unsurprising news, scientists have found that men lack powers of empathy in relationships. They don't care, essentially, and tune out when listening to their partners problems, only showing a strong connection to their emotions when they are themselves the victim.” . Compared to men, women are more caring. Because women are more caring they are empathetic which allows them to be more open minded. Although this association can be positive, it is as well negative. Since women are caring, they can be seen as weak for this. So weak that it contributes to everything revolving a woman’s life like jobs. A women is meant to have “ clean” job while a men is to charge of