Othello

Criticism on Jealousy for Othello (Iago)
D. R. Godfrey
[Godfrey examines the portrayal of overjealousy in Othello, determining that it is the cause of evil in the play. The critic exposes the jealousy presented by several characters: Othello, Roderigo, Bianca, and Iago. He comp ares their irrational behavior to that of Leontes, the jealous husband of Hermoine in The Winters Tale, and asserts that each displays a form of versed jealousy. Iago, however, exhibits an all-encompassing jealousy directed non only against familiar love but against love itself in all its manifestations. As a result, envious hatred takes possession of his soul, motivates his actions, and turns him into the most tout ensemble villainous character in all literature.]
To proclaim Shakespeares Othello as a cataclysm of jealousy is but to echo the look of every critic who ever wrote about it. The jealousy not only of Othello, but of such lesser figures as Roderigo and all the same Bianca is surely self-evident enough to be taken for granted. And yet, though the jealousy of Othello in particular is invariably mentioned and assumed, it cannot be tell that any over-riding importance has on the whole been attributed to it.



While Othello whitethorn deliver judgement on himself as one,
… not intimately jealous, but, being wrought,
Perplexd in the extreme;
[V. ii. 345-46]
critical opinion has just now gone beyond admitting that jealousy itself has been a contributing factor, of far less importance, for example, than the diabolical evidence manufactured by Iago. Until we are left with the conclusion, or at least implication, that had Othello not been jealous, the tragedy would still have occurred. This taking for granted or until now belittling of the factor of jealousy in Othello, is the more move in that Shakespeare through Iago and Emilia has taken pains to direct for our benefit the special nature of jealousy, and to call particular heed to the element of irrationality that accompanies it. Jealousy,...If you want to get a wax essay, order it on our website: Orderessay



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