Jealousy is a dangerous seed that once planted can never be removed and will always linger. Jealousy plays a very strong role in this play because it made even the most powerful warrior weak. Othello is a character who at nature is very honest, trusting and loving. Iago knew this and played it to his advantage making him his prey. Iago himself jealous that after all his hard work in the army, his efforts haven’t been rewarded. Not only has he been passed over for General for Othello, he was also passed over for lieutenant for Cassio. Jealous brought death to many of innocent characters all caught up in Iago’s twisted plot.
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I completely agree with you. However, even though jealousy is a seed, I believe that it could have been avoided if there were total trustworthiness in Othello and Desdemona’s marriage. It also shows that even great men, as in Othello’s character can be destroyed and also we as human beings do, by our own emotions.