Othello: The Theme of Right Judgement A central tenet of Othello is the concept of right judgement, and to always use it when making decisions. The renaissance definition of right judgement can be illustrated by the so called "hierarchy of right judgement." Governing all is reason, which includes understanding and will. Below reason are common sense, memory, and imagination. Finally, at the bottom are the 5 senses, emotions, and passions. In order to judge rightly, it was believed that reason had to govern all else. Right judgement could never occur if only one item was relied upon ....

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