The Jealousy Of Vengeance In Shakespeare's Othello

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Throughout the play Othello, it is evidentially known that numerous characters were wrongly victimized. This tragedy revolves around the hamartia of jealousy and envy, which are main causes leading to the disputes among characters. Iago’s plot of vengeance affects each character in a way where their actions goes against what they stood for at the beginning of the play. Two specific characters that were exploited and treated unjustly are Desdemona and Othello. Their relationship is at risk being tested by Iago, which kindles all sorts of obstacles for the husband and wife. Desdemona is one of the major characters, who were caught in the midst of Iago’s revengeful tactics to undertake Othello. She is unfairly accused of being unfaithful due

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