likewise downright Englishman been Othello’s friendinstead of Iago, the caustic effects of inwardness would have never reachedhim. O

Shakespearepresents a reality thatAfrican men are indeedcivil, literate, faithfulhusbands . Othello'stragedy transcends raceand is based on a naturalhuman weakness. Hislack of self-esteemmakes him an easy preyfor the white devil, lago.