"Othello" by William Shakespeare is a sorrowful drama from a time when English plays and books were becoming very popular, telling the unfortunate tale of Othello, a general from Africa serving in Venice, as he battles overwhelming jealousy and treachery, especially the evil plans of Iago, his trusted officer. The play begins by introducing us to Iago and Roderigo, who are upset about Othello secretly marrying Desdemona; Roderigo loves Desdemona but she doesn't love him, and Iago is angry because Othello chose Cassio, not him, to be lieutenant. Iago shows his dishonest character by pretending to be loyal to Othello while secretly planning to ruin him. Brabantio, Desdemona's father, is awakened by Iago and Roderigo and told about his daughter's secret marriage and encouraged to confront Othello. This beginning sets up the major ideas of the story: how easily people can be manipulated and how destructive jealousy can be.
Othello
By William Shakespeare
Driven by bitterness and deceit, a trusted advisor plants seeds of suspicion in a general's mind, leading to a tragic downfall fueled by jealousy and betrayal.
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About the AuthorWilliam Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet and actor. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon". His extant works, including collaborations, consist of some 39 plays, 154 sonnets, three long narrative poems and a few other verses, some of uncertain authorship. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright. Shakespeare remains arguably the most influential writer in the English language, and his works continue to be studied and reinterpreted.
William Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet and actor. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon". His extant works, including collaborations, consist of some 39 plays, 154 sonnets, three long narrative poems and a few other verses, some of uncertain authorship. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright. Shakespeare remains arguably the most influential writer in the English language, and his works continue to be studied and reinterpreted.
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