It is believed that people in love are mainly controlled by heart and their emotion, rather than the reason. The overwhelming feeling of bliss is one of significant obstacles that blinds people. The main character Othello is another victim created by Shakespeare, that reveals suffering through his unconditional love turned into uncontrolled jealousy. Can Othello's love withstand the corrosive power of jealousy? In this passionate tragedy, Shakespeare vividly illustrates the destructive nature of vengeance, when Othello's genuine love for his Desdemona is turned against himself by Iago's propaganda. It is not only Iago who destroys Othello's marriage; it is Othello's blind jealousy that does the final cut. The play shows that although one can truly love a person and be blinded by that love, the need for control can destroy any relationship causing heartbreak and disaster. Love is a divine thing but without reason it can be dangerous.
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Illustration of Othello and Iago
Othello and Desdemona in Venice, 1850, oil on wood...It is believed that people in love are mainly controlled by heart and their emotion, rather than the reason. The overwhelming feeling of bliss is one of significant obstacles that blinds people. The main character Othello is another victim created by Shakespeare, that reveals suffering through his unconditional love turned into uncontrolled jealousy. Can Othello's love withstand the corrosive power of jealousy? In this passionate tragedy, Shakespeare vividly illustrates the destructive nature of vengeance, when Othello's genuine love for his Desdemona is turned against himself by Iago's propaganda. It is not only Iago who destroys Othello's marriage; it is Othello's blind jealousy that does the final cut. The play shows that although one can truly love a person and be blinded by that love, the need for control can destroy any relationship causing heartbreak and disaster. Love is a divine thing but without reason it can be dangerous.
It is believed that people in love are mainly controlled by heart and their emotion, rather than the reason. The overwhelming feeling of bliss is one of significant obstacles that blinds people. The main character Othello is another victim created by Shakespeare, that reveals suffering through his unconditional love turned into uncontrolled jealousy. Can Othello's love withstand the corrosive power of jealousy? In this passionate tragedy, Shakespeare vividly illustrates the destructive nature of vengeance, when Othello's genuine love for his Desdemona is turned against himself by Iago's propaganda. It is not only Iago who destroys Othello's marriage; it is Othello's blind jealousy that does the final cut. The play shows that although one can truly love a person and be blinded by that love, the need for control can destroy any relationship causing heartbreak and disaster. Love is a divine thing but without reason it can be dangerous.
It is believed that people in love are mainly controlled by heart and their emotion, rather than the reason. The overwhelming feeling of bliss is one of significant obstacles that blinds people. The main character Othello is another victim created by Shakespeare, that reveals suffering through his unconditional love turned into uncontrolled jealousy. Can Othello's love withstand the corrosive power of jealousy? In this passionate tragedy, Shakespeare vividly illustrates the destructive nature of vengeance, when Othello's genuine love for his Desdemona is turned against himself by Iago's propaganda. It is not only Iago who destroys Othello's marriage; it is Othello's blind jealousy that does the final cut. The play shows that although one can truly love a person and be blinded by that love, the need for control can destroy any relationship causing heartbreak and disaster. Love is a divine thing but without reason it can be dangerous.