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Write a 4 pages paper on jealousy and misinterpretation in the tragedy of othello.

Write a 4 pages paper on jealousy and misinterpretation in the tragedy of othello. He tells Montano that Cassio does not deserve praises, because Cassio has a drinking problem. Soon Montano believes Iago and says: “And 'tis great pity that the noble Moor/ Should hazard such a place as his own second” (2.3). Cassio feels the brunt of this misrepresentation, because it damaged his reputation: “...O, I have lost/my reputation! I have lost the immortal part of/myself, and what remains is bestial” (2.3). In addition, Iago manipulates people to lie to Othello. For instance, Iago cleverly uses his conversation with Cassio about the latter's mistress Bianca, which seemed like Cassio was bragging about bedding Desdemona. This conversation angers Othello even more. Iago also professes love to Othello, as he lies about Cassio. The more he says he loves Othello, the more he uses “Judas's kiss.” Iago's so-called loyalty is the calm before the storm of chaos he will inflict on Othello. Jealousy kills people's morality by destroying their sense of right and wrong. Iago is jealous of Cassio's promotion. He tells Roderigo: “I know my price, I am worth no worse a place” (1.1). This statement reveals his egoism, because he only considers himself for the lieutenant position and not Cassio. Because of his jealousy of Cassio, Iago has lost his sense of morality. He no longer thinks that it is wrong to kill Cassio and to misrepresent people because revenge consumes him. Iago also skillfully manipulates Othello and the people around him so that Othello would be jealous of Cassio. Othello, however, does not consider the other side of the story. Even when Desdemona pleads for her innocence, he does not listen to her. She tells Othello: “ I never did/Offend you in my life.

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