symbolism of venice

What is important about venice’s government

Venice had its own independent government (own rule)

What were the army seen as

The army were seen as a protector of Christianity

What is the irony of the army and Othello

Irony that Othello is the protector of the faith but he’s North African (not Christian)

What type of place was Venice

Venice was the heart of all things new, exotic and cosmopolitan therefore, it was really the only place for a mixed race marriage.

What was it famous for

Famous for prostitution - they were not allowed to wear white but prostitutes had more freedom than any in Europe

How was it a seedy underbelly

Venice was a seedy underbelly of loose-living licentious criminals and prostitutes

What was the paradox of Venice

Ordered and formal vs crime and sensuality

What does Philippe De Commynes the French ambassador of Venice say

“It is the most triumphant city that I have ever seen”