Jealousy in art

Many believe jealousy to be harmless, a common emotion that everyone feels. However, jealousy is a powerful emotion containing the ability to alter the mental state of man. The role of jealousy in William Shakespeare’s tragic play Othello exposes the deceptive nature of the human mind, and in addition characterizes the relationship between trust and jealousy. Cipriani, Gabriele, et al. "Dangerous Passion: Othello Syndrome And Dementia." Psychiatry & Clinical Neurosciences 66.6 (2012): 467-473.…

Jealousy in Othello In the play Othello by William Shakespeare, Iago uses Othello’s feelings and self consciousness against him to carry out an elaborate plan. The play is about jealousy and reveals that being overly jealous can be damaging to relationships. Iago is fueled by his own jealousy which then leads him using jealousy against other characters such as Othello. At the start of the play we can see that Iago is jealous of Michael Cassio because Othello chose him to be lieutenant. Iago…

being replaced According to (Davis, 1936) “Descartes declares jealousy as a kind of fear related to a desire to preserve a possession.” Or else known as property. Property is a fixed amount of rights, obligations, and agreements. In a relationship each should feel as though their significant others is their property. Other example is they should feel as they only get to experience/share special characteristics of that other person. Jealousy arises when their property is threatened. This is the…

to succumb the comprehension of Iago 's suspicious character and has a tendency to trust his activities which provoke to his demolition. Emilia misjudged Iago 's temperament and his capacity to trick a certain character because of his desire for jealousy. William Shakespeare 's Othello demonstrates the helpless way of characters who mentally don 't comprehend each other. This awful blemish prompts their defeat due to their powerlessness to comprehend…

Jealousy in Cymbeline and Othello The play Cymbeline is a romance written by Shakespeare. This play has many themes, among them: jealousy. The characters presented in the play Cymbeline are similar to some of the characters in Othello. Based on the first act of the play Cymbeline seemed like it would be a tragedy just like the play Othello. These plays are similar in their use of jealousy, and the effect of jealousy. Jealousy is a big issue in both plays. In Cymbeline, Posthumus is easily…

Madame de Lafayette examines the theme of jealousy stemming from self-love in her novel, The Princess of Cleves. This idea of self-interested jealousy was studied by multiple intellects of the time, including Thomas Hobbes and Francois de La Rochefoucauld. These men greatly contributed their ideas to the incredibly introspective age of the 1600s, illustrating the idea that the actions a person takes in everyday life are fundamentally ingrained in their own self-interest. Despite being…

A tragic hero is someone who is of high position in his culture. A tragic hero, is extraordinary, however not perfect. The audience is able to relate to him or her as a human being. The hero 's downfall is the result of a fatal flaw in his character. It is the result of free will, not of an accident or insignificant destiny. The hero does not necessarily deserve the misfortune. The punishment surpasses the "wrongdoing." The hero 's fall is not a complete loss. There is always an increase in…

Shakespeare’s “Othello” is a whirlwind of a story as it follows the emotional roller-coaster of an army general in the midst of love. The role-character, Othello, is an articulate, passionate and intelligent African-American who finds himself blinded by the love he has for his wife, Desdemona. Although Othello seemed to many as the epitome of strength and confidence, every superman has their kryptonite. Othello was punctual, knew just the right words to say at the precise moment, he was a…

Obsession is a catalyst that can promote rapid growth. However, it can also destroy a man at great speeds and ferocity. Some people are lucky to benefit from their obsession; however, many fall due to their obsession consuming them. In Through the Tunnel, by Dorothy Less, a teenage boy named Jerry, is consumed by obsession. This obsession to navigate an underwater tunnel successfully. There is no doubt that it helped him accomplish his goal, but it also made him blind to the dangers he faced.…

SUMMARY In Scott B. Kaufman’s article, “Peacock Paradox”, he explores the deceptive and fickle charm of narcissists, their lust after admiration as well as how an individual develops these extreme self-oriented traits. A common theme within the article is how a narcissist demands control in any situation and will become hostile if hijacked from power. The unstable foundation of a narcissist relies on toxic amounts of self-esteem, grandiosity, self-importance, and self-focus. As these traits…