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paris2s
paris2s
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College - Sophomore

How does the play othello relates to a modern audience? In today's society.

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Posted by paris2s on Saturday October 24, 2009 at 2:28 PM and tagged with othello, the play.

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  1. cbots
    cbots Teacher
    High School - 9th Grade

    eNotes Editor

    Othello related to a modern audience because of its universal themes of misplaced trust, love, jealousy and the insecurities of one who considers himself an outsider. Othello is plauged by insecurities that come with him being a Moor in a largely white society, and Iago plays on these insecurities to take advantage of him and bring him to ruin. Some may argue that the racial aspect of Othello is what makes the play relatable to a modern auidence, but Othello's skin color is just a part of his insecurity.

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    Posted by cbots on Saturday October 24, 2009 at 2:48 PM


  2. akannan Teacher
    Middle School

    eNotes Editor

    The exploration of reality and appearance has complete modern applicability.  In a setting where individuals are driven as much now as ever about image and surface based cosmetology, the disparity between what is and what might appear to be is of critical relevance.  The basis of this idea in the play and how it can relate to modern setting is highly applicable.  Especially pertinent amongst adolescents or any other group of people who are more likely susceptible to innuendo and hearsay, the play's delving into characterizations that might not be true but act upon individual fears and jealousies is quite appropriate, confirming its ability to be appreciated by younger audiences.

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    Posted by akannan on Saturday October 24, 2009 at 3:02 PM