Othello

Find 2 quotes (one per scene in Act I ) that demonstrate evidence of racism (negative stereotypes or prejudices based on one’s race or ethnicity) towards Othello. Once you have found a quote, make sure that you note who says it, and explain how it shows t

Find 2 quotes (one per scene in Act I ) that demonstrate evidence of racism (negative stereotypes or prejudices based on one’s race or ethnicity) towards Othello. Once you have found a quote, make sure that you note who says it, and explain how it shows that character is racist towards Othello.

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Scene I

RODERIGO: What a full fortune does the Thick-lips owe,

If he can carry’t thus!

Scene 2

Brabantio:

Run from her guardage to the sooty bosom Of such a thing as thou—to fear, not to delight.

You could give me one more quote.

IAGO to BRABANTIO: An old black ram is topping your white ewe...