There are some clues in Act 2 that show Othello is a convert to Christianity. As it mentioned in class that Moors are assumed to be Muslims, there is no evidence can be found in Act II that prove Othello is a Muslims. However, I noticed some clues that shows Othello might be a Christian/Venetian. There are terms and phrases in Othello’s dialog can relate him to Christianity. The most obvious one is in the dialog when Othello wants Cassio and Montano to stop fighting : “For Christian shame, put by this barbarous brawl…” (Act 2, scene 3,164). He talks to others in Christian fashion. This line reflects that there is a higher chance of Othello is a Christian then a Muslim.

Besides details in Othello’s dialog show he might be a Christian, his attitude to the Turks also prove that he might be a Christian. After Othello knows the Turks’ fleet was drowned, Othello and other people celebrate the Turks death on a street (Act 2, Scene 2). I think this is an evidence of Othello is a Christian because Turks were mostly Muslims in 17th century. In other words, it is not really make sense that Othello celebrates the Turks’ death if he is a Muslims.

The clues in Act II about Othello’s identity inclines to he is a Christian. However, there is no direct proof throughout the entire Othello that shows the real identity of Othello.