Discuss racial sterotyping in Othello. How is Othello portrayed by the Venetian characters before he makes his first appearance? How would you describe Othello true character?

Discuss racial sterotyping in Othello. How is Othello portrayed by the Venetian characters before he makes his first appearance? How would you describe Othello true character? Does he fit the descriptions provided by other characters? How does Iago manipulate the racial stereotypes of his time to make Othello doubt himself? Why did Shakespeare incorporate racial stereotypes into the play?