Racism Exposed In Othello And Brave New World

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Intro: Both Huxley and Shakespeare use societal views to portray how an individual can ultimately be accepted or out casted and how the perception of the other can be altered by the use of language. In William Shakespeare’s, Othello, racism is certainly featured throughout the play. Othello was written some time between 1600 and 1605. This was a time in which ethnic minorities were so unimportant that they were almost ignored. In, Brave New World, Aldus Huxley creates a society that is based off of the innovation, legacy, and assembly line of Henry Ford. The assembly was fast and efficient, but it ultimately took the individuality out of production. This is shown in Brave New World in which everyone is created equally and the same.

Main Idea 2: Racism plays a dominant role throughout the course of Othello. This role ultimately alters the societal point of view of the other.
SI 1: The use of language can give a NEGATIVE connotation to the perception of …show more content…

49) Line: 328-331 o Explanation: In this case, the language used can give off a positive perception. In this quote, the Duke is defending Othello against acquisitions made by Brabantio. This is a compliment only directed towards Othello however. The Duke is makin g the claim that Othello is virtuous and "fair". However, the compliment is ultimately based on the idea that blackness has a negative meaning.

Main Idea 1: In Brave New World, social norms vary depending on which society someone is in. The savage reservation is the complete opposite of Ford’s society. The savage reservation is seen as a dystopia, while Ford’s society is seen a utopian society.

SI 1: Huxley uses JOHN as a direct reflection of his society to expose how this can cause someone to be out casted.
Evidence:
• “And as though awakened by her he caught her by the shoulders and shook her. ‘Whore!’ he shouted. ‘Whore! Impudent Strumpet!” (pg.

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