Historical Context: Othello

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A racial epithet which suggests Othello's sub-saharan origins
Thich Lips
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Iago uses this metaphor to emphasise the racial differnce between Des and Othello
White ewe
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According to Brabantio, what does Othello use to make Desdemona fall for him?
Magic
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Brabantio calls Othello a... to emphasise his un-Christian qualities
Pagan
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A Moorish ambassador to Queen Elizabeth
Abd el-Ouahed
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A method of casting which disregards race
Colour-blind casting
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This word denotes countries along the noth-west tip of Africa
Barbary
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A Shakespearean play before 'Othello' which portrayed a stereotypical black character
Titus Andronicus
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Othello is born of ...
Royal siege
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What Biblical figure is Othello compared to
The Devil
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The white hegemony of Venice is manifested by what?
The Venetian Court
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Iago uses this metaphor to emphasise the racial differnce between Des and Othello

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White ewe

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According to Brabantio, what does Othello use to make Desdemona fall for him?

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Brabantio calls Othello a... to emphasise his un-Christian qualities

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A Moorish ambassador to Queen Elizabeth

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