If Othello were White.....

            If Othello were white instead of black, I believe that the play would be different. First, Desdemona’s father, Brabantio, would not disapprove of Othello being with his daughter. Othello and Desdemona would have been able to go to her father and receive permission to be married instead of eloping. I believe this to be true because Othello would be the same color as her and he is of royal descent. Othello and Desdemona’s marriage would be approved by society. In addition to Othello’s relationship with Desdemona being different if he had been white, how Iago treats Othello would vary too.

            Iago would still question Othello, but I think that he would have less hatred toward Othello. He would be more able to accept Othello’s position and his authority. For example, he would see Othello’s experience in war as being beneficial. I still think that Iago would be making up schemes to benefit himself. Iago and Othello would have less tension, and Iago would not loathe Othello. Just as Iago’s personality would change some, Othello’s would too.

            Othello would have more confidence if he were white. He would not be different from everybody else on the outside. For example, people would not be able to make racist comments toward him. Othello would be of royal descent, high rank in the military, and have the beautiful daughter of the senator. If Othello were white instead of black he would still be a man of very high rank and prestige, but he would not have to face the negative and racist remarks.