1. Jealousy in Othello
As shown in the quote "Something sure of state, Either from Venice or some unhatch"d practice made to demonstrate here in Cyprus to him, Hath puddle his clear spirit; and in such cases Men's natures wrangle with inferior things" (III.iv.215) Every time Othello mistreats her, she dismisses it as a state affair. ... Othello vents most of his jealousy as anger by smothering Desdemona to death when she is on her deathbed. ... In this quote, Iago is telling Othello not be jealous of Desdemona, however in reality, he does want him to be jealous. ... Thus, his anger is vented through violence. ...
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- Grade Level: High School