Prompt: Works of literature often depict acts of betrayal. Friends and even family may betray a protagonist; main characters may likewise be guilty of treachery or may betray their own values. In a well-written essay, analyze the nature of the betrayal a

Betrayal in Othello Betrayal has different meanings depending on the context in which it is used. It may be used to refer to feeding an enemy confidential information, hurting a person by refusing to help, or disclosing private information violating a person's confidence. William Shakespeare conveys betrayal in the play, Othello, serving as a crucial part of constructing the story's plot. The story involves two main characters, Iago and Othello. Othello is portrayed as a Venetian army general given the role of leadership in the war with the Ottoman over the Cyprus Islands. He married a wealthy Venetian white woman, Desdemona, who was much younger than him against her father's will. On the other hand, Iago is bitter and jealous of Othello. He maliciously goads jealousy towards his master till the death of his wife.