Psychology and literature

Question 1

Othello

Answer 1

a tragedy by William Shakespeare that tells the story of a Moorish general in the Venetian army, Othello, who is manipulated by his jealous and deceitful ensign, Iago, into believing that his wife, Desdemona, has been unfaithful to him. As a result of Iago’s machinations, Othello becomes consumed by jealousy and eventually murders Desdemona. When the truth about Iago’s lies is revealed, Othello realizes his tragic mistake and takes his own life.

Question 2

Othello syndrome

Answer 2

a rare psychological condition, in which an individual suspects his partner of infidelity, despite it being only an illusion.

Question 3

Coined by

Answer 3

John Todd

Question 4

Symptoms:

Answer 4

Restraining partner from having any social media account or personal hobbies outside house

Persistently interrogating partner’s behavior, demanding where and with whom she has been

Ceaselessly pressing partner for knowing the identity of unknown or accidental phone calls