What Makes Othello's Jealousy

Othello’s Jealousy

In William Shakespeare’s play Othello, Othello is a very honorable man and he has grace with the ladies. He is one that possesses lots of military leadership qualities. His character in the play shows that he is responsible and well respected. The personality of Othello is warm and charming and it draws the individuals to Othello. He is a valuable asset and the senator’s listens when he speaks. Not only does Othello possess good leadership qualities and courage but he possesses dignity.
In the play Othello, there are many attributes that help to establish the plot. There is anger, hatred, racism and jealousy just to name a few. The manifestations of Othello activity in the play absorb passion however some are good and
Othello believes that Iago is a person who is very honest and trustworthy. In Scene III, Iago uses his trust to regulate Othello. Iago states, “Nor for my manhood, honesty, and wisdom, to let you know my thoughts” (Gwynn). Iago plans to drive Othello to madness through jealousy by framing Cassio and Desdemona for adultery while he reaps the benefits and rewards from Othello for his efforts (Bloom, 1999). Iago is able to convince Othello of Desdemona’s infidelity and Othello sets out for revenge. Iago convinced Othello that Cassio and Desdemona are having an affair and he used the handkerchief that Othello had given to Desdemona to prove it. The beard wipe by Cassio was used with the handkerchief that Othello gave Desdemona. Cassio made inferences to Othello about the handkerchief. Iago’s also makes it known that Cassio has had a relationship with his wife Emilia. Iago was very successful in winning Othello over but little did Othello know that this was the start of a new beginning. Iago expresses a love hate relationship with Othello. Iago was convinced that the only way he could get close to Othello is by destroying the people that Othello loves and the people who are close to