This simplistic view does not help him in matters of the heart. His marriage is based on tall tales and pity and his friendships are never examined; he thinks that anyone who knows him love him. ... His goal is to tell the emissaries from Venice what has happened, but he lacks insight in his articulation. ... And while it might be debatable whether Othello is "easily jealous" or just gullible, he does buy Iago's tale of deceit based on a handkerchief and words. ...

• Word Count: 1266
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

In the tale Iago adopts jealousy because his close friend Othello has promoted a soldier called Cassio to the position of Lieutenant. ... This tells the audience no matter what jealousy will eventually get to you. ... This is seen as very cold hearted since they are friends. ...

• Word Count: 1309
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Falling for the Moor General with his death defying tales of bravado and woe ( and that sexy charisma most black men have). ... He loves Desdemona with his whole heart. ... Brabantio adored Desdemona but when she eloped and married Othello it broke his heart. ... She tells all. ...

• Word Count: 1595
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

Moment of Weakness Throughout William Shakespeare's infamous play Othello, it is evident to the reader that it is a tale of passion, ego, deceit, and betrayal. ... Iago attempts to control O's anger by assuring him that the information he is going to disclose is not something he wants to tell O, but rather something he must tell as a friend. ... When you love someone, you experience the awful sinking of heart and the uncontrollable premonition of disaster. ...

• Word Count: 1693
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

This is very important because this proves that Desdemona was not a weak woman at heart. ... Othello was able woo Desdemona to his side with his eccentric tales of battle and soldier life. ... To the bitter end she remain loyal to her husband as she tells her maid Emilia that she is committing suicide, she does not blame Othello for her death. ...

• Word Count: 1594
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School