The theme of Othello is betrayal could lead to hate, trickery, and jealousy. To begin, the theme includes the idea of hate because of how Othello started to hate Cassio. According to the reading “Within three days let me hear you say that Cassio’s not alive.” Othello said after finding out Cassio had his wife's handkerchief. As well as the idea of hate, the idea of trickery was portrayed in the theme. In the reading it says “Such a handkerchief did I today see Cassio wipe his beard with,” Iago lied to Othello. And along with the ideas of hate and trickery, jealousy was portrayed in the theme as well.
