Theme of Othello

A detailed Summary of Theme of Othello

In the play Othello, by William Shakespeare, the most powerful themes revolve around emotion. The emotions presented play a vital role and help to establish the plot. They also lead to the explanation of the characters' actions throughout the events in the play. The characters' anger, which is brought about by pure jealousy, is the backbone of the storyline. The emotions are triggered to reflect how one man's first encounter with evil was brought about, and the measures he takes in response to the encounter. Othello runs parallel to the theme of anger and jealousy during the encounters of evil, as shown through analyzing actions of Iago as he corrupts Othello for personal gain, through Roderigo as his jealousy towards Iago becomes more apparent, and through Othello as he becomes overwhelmed in anger towards Desdemona.

Iago's anger towards Othello leads to jealousy which in turn spawns his evil into a plan to corrupt Othello's mind for his own personal gain. Iago loved Desdemona, which led to his hatred towards Othello who was married to Desdemona. "I hate the Moor, and it is thought abroad that 'twixt my sheets he's done my office" (I, iii, 362-364). Iago feels he should be married to Desdemona, and that everyone knows that

Roderigo's feelings of anger and frustration are aimed directly towards Iago, only after being introduced to evil. He is upset with Iago because he feel's Iago has cheated him. Roderigo left Venice only after being beat by Iago for a position. Iago convinced Roderigo to engage into a scuffle with Cassio, in hopes of getting Cassio demoted. He was unaware of the consequences that would result from the fight, and in turn becomes angry with Iago because he did not correctly inform him. "Faith, I have heard too much, for [Iago's] words and performances are no kin together" (IV, ii,181). Roderigo no longer wants to hear what Iago has to say, knowing that his words and his actions do not follow the same path. After leaving Venice after being betrayed by Iago, he deems "...the issue will be I shall have so much experience from my pains and so, with no money at all and a little more wit, return again to Venice" (II, iii, 325-327). With feelings of resentment enclosing around him due to Iago, he vows to return to Venice. Therefore Roderigo is jealous and angry because he has been deceived by Iago.

In conclusion, it is obvious that anger and jealousy play a vital role in Othello. Without these emotions running strong throughout the play, there would be no storyline. They set up reasoning behind the events that take place over the course of the play. By analyzing the acti

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