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Animals in Othello

Emily

What is a Toad?

A toad is an amphibian with short legs and a short body. It has no tail and typically has dry "warty" skin. They have an average lifespan of 10-13 years. We have seven species of toads here in Canada.

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Portrayal in Literature

In literature toads have been seen in many children's books such as "Frog and Toad" and "Toad on the Road".

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Portrayal in Mythology

In some cultures toads were considered to be evil spirits that assisted witches in their endeavors. They were also considered to be a sign of romantic jealousy. In Egypt however, they represented fertility.

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"Toad" as an Insult

There are many meanings for the word "toad" when being used as an insult. For example, some use it to describe a person with "toad-like" qualities such as being greedy or stern. It can also be used as a racial slur. In many prisons it is very common to hear inmates referring to indigenous or black people as toads.

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Toads in Othello

In Othello the toad is mentioned in act 3 scene 3 line 272. In this instance the toad is being used to represent how much Othello wishes to not be in his present situation. He would rather be a toad than to stay with his cheating wife. He is implying that being a toad or even "breathing dungeon air" would be favorable to his current situation.

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Fun Facts About Toads

  • Toads play dead to avoid predators.
  • Toads don't have teeth so they swallow all of their food whole.
  • They are nocturnal and hibernate.
  • A group of toads is called a knot.
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