Theme 1 (Jealousy) Critics

Question 1

Harold Bloom (1998):

Answer 1

“Jealousy is the green-eyed monster that both drives the play and consumes its characters. It reveals their deepest insecurities, turning love into a destructive force.”

Question 2

William Hazlitt (1817):

Answer 2

“The moor’s jealousy, however inflamed by outward causes, was a justifiable suspicion, but for the subtle poison instilled into his mind by the perfidious suggestions of his friend.”

Question 3

Ania Loomba (1998):

Answer 3

“Jealousy in Othello is inextricably linked to issues of race and gender, as Othello’s insecurities as a black man in a white society fuel his fears of infidelity.”