Jealousy has become a theme of primary interest particularly among Shakespearean scholars. Apart from the theme of jealousy, other recurring themes that are evident works done by Shakespeare include love, death and betrayal. Jealousy is usually a complex feeling that involves feelings that range from fear being abandoned to rage as well as humiliation. Jealousy discriminates neither men nor women and is normally arouse when an individual perceives a threat to a relationship that is valued from a third party. The theme of jealousy as depicted by Shakespeare is limited to romantic relationships, but it can also occur in friendships and among siblings. Besides using this theme in Othello, jealousy plays an essential role in the plot of winter’s
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In fact three on the third scene, Iago pretends to warn Othello not to be an envious man. Actually, he points out that jealousy destroys the heart of a person who succumbs to this emotion. Even though Iago is pretending to warn Othello, it is important that he should not be envious because of the position he holds as a general of the armies of Venice. Moreover, Iago is aware that he is a gullible individual due to his age and race. In spite of the warnings of pretence by Iago, they are important to Othello due to his personality. Shakespeare at this point identifies jealousy as something that is not good by describing jealousy as “the green-eyed monster which doth mock, the meat it feeds on” (William Shakespeare, 21). Othello however responds to Iago’s claim and states that “Think'st thou I'd make a life of jealousy”. He believes that neither jealousy nor suspicion will destroy him. Othello in fact reminds Iago that Desdemona chose him despite his black skin color. The general of armies of Venice however admits that he is jealous and suspicious as well of his wife but he needs proof that Desdemona has been unfaithful. Iago’s plan to make Othello jealous seems to be working. Shakespeare approach to expressing the theme of jealousy to the audience continues to become better in each stage. He shows that jealousy neither discriminate race nor status. Besides, he proofs that the seed of jealousy can be planted on
In fact three on the third scene, Iago pretends to warn Othello not to be an envious man. Actually, he points out that jealousy destroys the heart of a person who succumbs to this emotion. Even though Iago is pretending to warn Othello, it is important that he should not be envious because of the position he holds as a general of the armies of Venice. Moreover, Iago is aware that he is a gullible individual due to his age and race. In spite of the warnings of pretence by Iago, they are important to Othello due to his personality. Shakespeare at this point identifies jealousy as something that is not good by describing jealousy as “the green-eyed monster which doth mock, the meat it feeds on” (William Shakespeare, 21). Othello however responds to Iago’s claim and states that “Think'st thou I'd make a life of jealousy”. He believes that neither jealousy nor suspicion will destroy him. Othello in fact reminds Iago that Desdemona chose him despite his black skin color. The general of armies of Venice however admits that he is jealous and suspicious as well of his wife but he needs proof that Desdemona has been unfaithful. Iago’s plan to make Othello jealous seems to be working. Shakespeare approach to expressing the theme of jealousy to the audience continues to become better in each stage. He shows that jealousy neither discriminate race nor status. Besides, he proofs that the seed of jealousy can be planted on