Themes Of Jealousy And Revenge
In Othello
“Othello” is a play about revenge. The revenge that takes part in the play is so
deep and continues throughout the play. The revenge in the play “Othello” is
all tied in with jealousy. The only thing Othello wanted was to live a happy life
with his wife. There are so many themes in Othello. The most important theme
in “Othello” is revenge. Revenge drives the entire play, it is what the play is
based off of. Revenge is lead by jealousy, the green-eyed monster. In the play
Othello revenge is the main theme, it leads the play because vengeful
behavior acts as a catalyst for every event; which causes extreme conflict
and emotional damage in the play.
Iago is the antagonist in the play “Othello”. Iago has lots of Jared and
jealousy. Iago is evil. One person he hates is the moor, “I hate the moor, And it
is thought abroad, that ‘twixt my sphere ‘ has done my office. I know not if’t be
true, But I, for mere suspicion in that kind, Will do as if for surety.” ( 1.3. 429-
433). Iago complains about everything and everyone. Iago shows many times
in this play how much hatred, jealousy, and anger he has in him. Iago is also
very manipulative. Iago acts as if he is the good guy in every situation. Iago
also loves to put his ideas in people's heads and make them think as if it was
their idea. This is where manipulation ties into the revenge. Iago shows his
manipulation and revenge many times throughout the play, “Call up her
father, Rouse him. Make after him, poison his delight, Proclaim him in the
streets; incense her kinsmen, And, though he in a fertile climate dwell, Plague
him with flies. Though that his joy be joy, Yet throw such changes of vexation
on’t As it may lose some color.” (1.1. 74-80). Iago is showing his plan for
revenge and what he would like to do. Iago is also a liar, he acts as if he would
never do a bad thing in his life. Iago is so manipulative throughout the entire
play.
In Othello
“Othello” is a play about revenge. The revenge that takes part in the play is so
deep and continues throughout the play. The revenge in the play “Othello” is
all tied in with jealousy. The only thing Othello wanted was to live a happy life
with his wife. There are so many themes in Othello. The most important theme
in “Othello” is revenge. Revenge drives the entire play, it is what the play is
based off of. Revenge is lead by jealousy, the green-eyed monster. In the play
Othello revenge is the main theme, it leads the play because vengeful
behavior acts as a catalyst for every event; which causes extreme conflict
and emotional damage in the play.
Iago is the antagonist in the play “Othello”. Iago has lots of Jared and
jealousy. Iago is evil. One person he hates is the moor, “I hate the moor, And it
is thought abroad, that ‘twixt my sphere ‘ has done my office. I know not if’t be
true, But I, for mere suspicion in that kind, Will do as if for surety.” ( 1.3. 429-
433). Iago complains about everything and everyone. Iago shows many times
in this play how much hatred, jealousy, and anger he has in him. Iago is also
very manipulative. Iago acts as if he is the good guy in every situation. Iago
also loves to put his ideas in people's heads and make them think as if it was
their idea. This is where manipulation ties into the revenge. Iago shows his
manipulation and revenge many times throughout the play, “Call up her
father, Rouse him. Make after him, poison his delight, Proclaim him in the
streets; incense her kinsmen, And, though he in a fertile climate dwell, Plague
him with flies. Though that his joy be joy, Yet throw such changes of vexation
on’t As it may lose some color.” (1.1. 74-80). Iago is showing his plan for
revenge and what he would like to do. Iago is also a liar, he acts as if he would
never do a bad thing in his life. Iago is so manipulative throughout the entire
play.
