circumstantial evidence for this. Othello becomes full of anger and jealousy and kills Desdemona. Othello later finds that Desdemona was not unfaithful and commits suicide. Jealousy appears many times in several characters of Othello. Jealousy leads to the ultimate downfall of several characters in Othello such as Roderigo, Othello, and Iago.

Roderigo shows jealousy throughout Othello, and is eventually killed by Iago, as a result. Roderigo is enlisted by Iago to help him in his plot to ruin Othello. Roderigo was a possible suitor for Desdemona until she married Othello on her own. This fills Roderigo with jealousy toward Othello. For this reason, Roderigo is eager to help Iago with his plan. He first helps Iago in telling Brabantio of Desdemona's secret marriage to Othello. Roderigo rudely wakes Brabantio one night saying, "What, ho, Brabantio! Signior Brabantio, ho!" (1.1.78). He then provides assistance to Iago by starting a brawl in which Cassio wound

Othello is also a victim of jealousy in this play. He is overcome with jealousy when Iago tells him of Desdemona's unfaithfulness. Othello falls right into Iago's trap when he hears this news. Othello trusts Iago too much and becomes easily convinced of this accusation. All he can think about is getting revenge on Desdemona. Because of his jealousy, Othello is easily swayed into believing Iago's flimsy evidence. Once presented with this evidence, Othello becomes furious with Desdemona. He ultimately decides that Desdemona must die and makes no attempt to speak with her about the accusation. He says to Iago, "Get me some poison, Iago, this night. I'll not expostulate with her, / lest her body and beauty unprovide my mind again. This night, Iago!" (4.1.186-87). This clearly expresses his rage and jealousy once finally convinced of Desdemona's actions. Othello's mind is taken over by jealousy and he becomes irrational. He states, "I will chop her into messes! Cuckold me!" (4.1.182). In the end, he realizes that jealousy gets the best of him, although it is too late.

Jealousy is an everpresent trait in Othello. It consumes several characters an

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