He blames Othello for this and even makes racial slurs toward the Moor. Roderigo's jealousy toward Desdemona's love for Othello was so blindly that ultimately lead to his death. Lastly, Bianca was also a character affected by jealousy, after finding Desdemona's handkerchief, she accused Cassio of infidelity. "Let the devil and his dam haunt you! What did you mean by that same handkerchief you gave me even now? I was a fine fool to take it I must take out the work? – A likely piece of work that you should find in your chamber and not know who left it there! There; give it to your- horse: whoever you had it, I'll take out no work on't" (IV.I.148-156). Bianca, being a prostitute was brave enough to blame Cassio a nobleman, that he was having an affair with other women. Shakespeare showed how love can be a big factor for characters whether you are a general or even a prostitute, can cause jealousy and as a result losing your temper and eventually it could lead to death.
Secondly, another symbol of jealousy used by Shakespeare in "Othello" is paranoia. Jealousy caused many characters to feel distrust and experience emotional exhaustion. The first example is Othello, who is convinced that Desdemona is unfaithful throughout the play. "Come swear it, damn thyself Lest, being like one of heaven, the devils themselves Should fear to seize thee: therefore be double damn'd: Swear thou art honest" (IV.II.35-37). This quote represents how the feel of distrust made Othello became obsessed with the idea of Desdemona having an affair, and as a result making her swear on her soul. Moreover, Othello also believes in Cassio's involvement with Desdemona:.
"Lie with her? lie on her? We say "lie on her" when they belie her! Lie with her-that's fulsome. Handkerchief-confessions-handkerchief! To confess, and be hanged for his labor. First to be hanged, and then to confess-I tremble at it.
