"Othello" by William Shakespeare.

The theme of racism runs throughout the text Othello by William Shakespeare. Racial prejudice was a vital component to the play and contributed to the tragedy. Constant snide references to the main character Othello's race are made in the duration of the play. The colour of the main characters was also used to symbolize heaven and hell and to create feelings of unease. Despite this, Othello can be interpreted on a much deeper level and …

…by characters. Shakespeare intertwined the theme of racism with symbolism and used the colouring of characters to represent heaven and hell. References to heaven and hell can be found throughout Othello and relate to the idea of racism. Racial prejudice contributes to the story of Othello and is an important component in the tragedy. The main themes of Othello include trust, betrayal, love and predominantly, insane jealousy and these are the causes of the tragedy.