Othello: Subtitle ((link))

2. Setting the Scene: Venetian Politics vs. Personal Passion

The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice. othello subtitle

Recent Shakespeare criticism has revitalized interest in the Othello subtitle. Three major schools of thought stand out: and racial prejudice

The tragedy is not just that he kills Desdemona, but that a man of such high standing and honor is brought down by insecurities stemming from his identity as an outsider. original title is .

By pairing this word with "Venice," Shakespeare creates a striking juxtaposition:

The official subtitle for William Shakespeare's play is The Moor of Venice American Repertory Theater

When we discuss William Shakespeare’s masterwork of jealousy, manipulation, and racial prejudice, we often shorten it to simply Othello . However, the full, original title is .