To what degree is this a play about jealousy? What does it have to tell us about jealousy?
Jealousy can be considered one of the strongest factors in this play. Othello felt vulnerable and betrayed while experiencing insecurities and jealousy that led him to his own destruction. Othello’s jealousy effected his judgement and made him insane. His insanity encouraged him to kill his wife, Desdemona. I believe that this tells us that jealousy impacts our senses and brings insecurities within ourself which destroys the relationships in this play and also in real life.
I like your answer. Othello believes that his wife is cheating on him. Because of this, he becomes insecure.