Essays on Othello Jealousy

Through William Shakespeare’s Othello, not only does it show the consequences of blindly trusting others, but it also shows exactly how this may happen. Readers are able to witness the development of the main “protagonist” Othello, who was a highly respected leader and soldier. But,…

From the several significant issues with which Shakespeare asks his audience to wrestle in this play, select the two you find to be the most rewarding and discuss the mind stretching he gives to each issue. Jealousy, one of the predominant feelings in Othello, dominates…

In society today, we tend to compare ourselves to others. Jealousy is a mutual emotion that takes over our self-esteem and is displayed through several manners, whether it is admiring one’s wealth or another’s accomplishments. Jealousy plays a major factor in relationships, and in Shakespeare’s…

In Shakespeare’s Othello, Iago is a demonstration that intentionally deceiving others can cause extreme harm. Iago is the antagonist to Othello and Cassio in the play. He constantly lies to the characters to make himself seem honest and trustworthy. The jealousy is first revealed when…

Othello and Iago are opposites of each other and this is what eventually leads to Othello’s downfall. Othello is honest, honorable, a loving husband and a war hero in the beginning of the play. Lago is the complete opposite of Othello he is manipulative, deceptive,…

The Moor of Venice by Shakespeare is considered a tragic hero since he fits in much of the concepts of the Aristotelian tragedy. Othello experiences downfall as a highly respected general of Venice. He is also, throughout the play, acting for the public good and…

Throughout the Elizabethan Era, it was very common to have all white communities. Those of power were also usually white, and it was extremely frowned upon to have interracial relationships. (‘The Venetian Society in Othello by William Shakespeare’) Before the play begins, the audience are…

In regard to appearance versus reality, the theme of Othello is jealousy. One can reach this theme through analyzing different scenes throughout the play. Evidence for this is found in other characters and events all throughout the story. This paper will explore different ideas that…

Jealousy is feeling or showing envy of someone or their achievements and advantages. Everyone has been jealous sometime in their life. Jealousy is a relevant theme that comes up in William Shakespeare’s play, Othello. Othello is a very interesting play that represents the continuous Ruin…

Othello is a play written by William Shakespeare in the year 1603. It is a story that was adapted from a book known as “Un Capitano Moro” which was written by Cinthio. Cinthio was an avid follower of Boccaccio. The initial book was published in…

Beware Jealousy, without a doubt, is the most powerful human emotion. Looking at the world in its entirety, it is easy to observe that people are destroyed because of what they think they know as much as the truth behind certain actions. In Othello, a…

Othello: Iago – “O, beware, my lord, of Jealousy” This essay is about William Shakespeare’s Othello. It focuses on Iago’s words to Othello, O, beware, my lord, of Jealousy. It is the green-eyed monster. in act 3, scene 3 and just how important this warning…