Moorpark College Othello The Moore of Venice Play by Shakespeare Discussion

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Involving such elements of human nature as good and evil, love and hate, jealousy, and even racism, “Othello” is a difficult play to characterize thematically. What makes Othello a tragic hero, and how is he central in the play? Considering so much of the plot depends on Iago’s diabolical character, what does he contribute to the theme? How about jealousy? Just how prevalent among the characters and causes of tragedy in the play is it? While Othello has much to say about human nature, how much is still relevant to our modern lives? Explain your interpretation of the play.