Othello+Discussions

= //NOTE: THE DISCUSSION IS BEING MOVED TO PROBOARDS - WE WILL NOT BE USING WIKISPACES FOR THE ONLINE DISCUSSIONS!// = Why is Iago getting away with things? What does being referred to constantly as the "moor" show about how others view Othello?What do you think Othello's weaknesses are and could he have maintained a better relationship? Why are all the character of book always falling under Iago's schemes? Would Brabanzio have been upset about Othello and Desdemona if Iago wouldn't have instigated? What is the society in which Othello takes place in, tell us about their standards ? Would Othello have the same effect as a book if it were written as a story instead of a play? Why is Iago's plan being implemented so perfectly?  =How are the events in OTHELLO similar to events today?= =**__ Does this play reinforce or challenge racial and sexist stereotypes?   In what is Cassio's character relative to our current society? __**= Do you notice any changes in Desdemona's personality around Othello's, and when he is not present?

What do you think Othello's weaknesses are and could he have maintained a better relationship?