Beyond the mask

Throughout William Shakespeare's play Othello, many believe the overarching theme of jealousy and revenge is the reason for the tragedy that happens. I, on the other hand, see Othello as putting on a mask to hide one's true identity based on insecurities from social justice issues of race, gender, or social class. Shakespeare seemed to deliberately showcase moments of social justice issues of alienation and othering through gender, race, and status. These same social justice issues are currently happening today, even centuries later.