Jealousy in art

The Jealousy Syndrome In Othello (1603), a play by William Shakespeare (1564-1616), the antagonist, Iago, enacts a plan to exact revenge on Othello, the army general, for appointing Cassio as lieutenant instead of him. He executes this by targeting Othello’s love for his wife, Desdemona by falsely implying that she is having an affair with Cassio. Jealousy is the central emotion throughout the play as it drives both Othello and Iago to act with cruelty to those around them. The role of Iago in…

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backs that they have yet to find out about. All of this happens indirectly. At no point in either of the plots do Iago or Hugo say outright their suspicions. Rather, they use carefully thought out words and phrases, rambling on about themes such as jealousy and deceit. When Iago sees Cassio leaving Desdemona’s chambers, he very cunningly makes the comment, “Ha, I like not that.” (3. 3. 37). When Othello, who is beside him,…

Jealousy What is jealousy? Wikipedia defines jealousy as being an emotion, and the word typically refers to the thought and feelings of insecurity, fear, concern, and anxiety over an anticipated loss of status of something of great personal value, particularly in reference to a human connection. In its original meaning, jealousy is distinct from envy, though the two terms have popularly become synonyms in the English language, with jealousy now also taking on the definition originally for envy…

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…

literature that capture the audience’s attention are those involving betrayal, jealousy and love. The most important component that Shakespeare uses above all in this play is betrayal. At no point throughout the story, is there ever anyone who is not being deceived. Rodrigo plays the role as the betrayer in his attempt to try and kill Cassio. Even though…

displays themes of love, deception and jealousy. The play also digs into racism, sexism and also political issues within ranks. The play centers with four major characters; Othello, the general of the army; Desdemona, his wife; Cassio, his lieutenant; and his most trusted friend Iago. Othello loves his wife blindly and the most unrealistically. However, Othello kills his beloved wife because of jealousy. In the tragedy of King Lear, Shakespeare also shows jealousy among Lear’s three daughters.…

The play Othello was created by William Shakespeare. It is a tale all about jealousy and manipulations made by one of the main characters, Iago. Paulo Coelho, a novelist, once said, “No one can manipulate anyone else. In any relationship, both parties know what they 're doing, even if one of them complains later on that they were used,” meaning that people are aware of every action and every consequence. How humans deal with the manipulations is what will make or break a person. In Othello Iago…

Iago feels alone and is slowly slipping into the darkness and jealousy is his undoer sending him down the path of evil, “O,beware, my lord, of jealousy! It is the green-eyed monster which doth mock The meat it feeds on. That cuckold lives in bliss Who, certain of his fate, loves not his wronger; 34 But, O, what damned minutes tells he o’er Who dotes, yet doubts…