What’s it about? Othello, Shakespeare’s one clear character of color (unless I am mistaken), is deceived by Iago, who he sadly trusts. Iago stirs up trouble involving Othello’s love, Desdemona. The play ends with Othello, completely consumed by jealousy, killing Desdemona and then killing himself. What is it really about? It’s a jealous lover story that is a tragedy. That…
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Why do people think that Iago is in love with Othello? I’ve read the play multiple times and I’m still very confused by this.
penfairy: uuuuUUUUGghghghgh I hate that theory so much, firstly because it blames Iago’s horrendous, despicable actions on homosexuality, but principally because it blames them on love. Iago is generally considered to be Shakespeare’s most terrifying villain. He’s fantastically complex. He’s charming. He’s manipulative. He is cruel and obsessive. He lacks empathy. He’s jealous. He’s two-faced, he’s honey-tongued. And do you…