Jealousy and Revenge

Jealousy and Revenge

1. Iago

   • Jealous of Cassio's position
     • Thinks he should have got the position with his experience and comradeship with Othello
   • Jealous of Othello
     • Perhaps has a thing for Desdemona
     • Emilia's infidelity and supposed affair with Othello

2. Brabantio

   • Jealous that Desdemona chose Othello over him
   • "So much challenge may i profess my due to the more my Lord"

3. Jealousy of roles and positions

   • People climb over each to get to power
   • Human nature to never be happy
   • Human nature to want more

4. Jealousy is a common theme

   • Widespread among most characters
     • Iago
     • Othello
     • Bianca

5. Moral tale

   • "green eyed monster that doth mock the meat it feeds on"