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    Iago seems to have no concrete reason to sabotage Othello’s marriage. Yes, he gives hints as to why he is plotting against him but they never seem strong enough, “I hate the Moor; / And it is thought … Continue reading →

 Follow  zayn botwin‏@FAJlTA homie looked like a motivational religious speaker now he looks like God himself Othello would not have reacted as negatively to Desdemona’s alleged affair if the man she was supposedly cheating on him was not Cassio. If … Continue reading →

  Desdemona is a likable character because she is sweet and innocent. She is rather pleasant, never doing anything to offend anyone. However, because she seems so innocent, she is almost a boring character that is just used as a … Continue reading →

One expected reaction to reading Shakespeare’s Othello is to feel very much pity for the general. He was fooled by an evil man who wanted to ruin his life for no apparent reason. He was “forced” to murder the love of … Continue reading →

By the end of the first act of Othello, the love between Othello and Desdemona is proven to be very strong and true. Although I doubt the love they supposedly share, I will admit that Othello is very sweet and … Continue reading →

Emilia describes Desdemona as “the sweetest innocent / That e’er did lift up eye”(Act V, Scene II). Prior to her murder, Desdemona tells Emilia that she does not think there is any woman in the world that would be unfaithful … Continue reading →

The 1995 film version of Othello focused much more on Othello’s jealousy rather than making it seem as if Othello’s negative reaction can stem from multiple sources like in the play. Honestly, I think focusing primarily on jealousy makes the story seem like … Continue reading →

When Iago first shares his suspicion of Desdemona’s adultery, Othello rejects it. In Act III, Scene three, on lines 177-192, Othello tells Iago that he does not doubt the sincerity of his relationship with Desdemona. What I find interesting is … Continue reading →