Othello

Question presented: "Is the play racist?"
I believe the play is not racist, but incorperates many racial issues into it. I think Shakespeare chose to have the main character as a black person to create the theme of something that was not common in those times. A black general and therefore person of high social standings makes for an interesting storyline. There is a slight racist element from other characters but usually only when they are angry towards Othello.
So i dont believe the play is racist, but there is racism within.