Themes: Jealousy

Question 1

How is Othello’s romantic jealousy portrayed throughout the play?

Answer 1

The jealousy of Cassio and Desdemona is the central theme of the play

Question 2

Othello’s Jealousy: “O hath the world not a sweeter creature” / “If i do prove her haggard”

Answer 2

• Going from describing Desdemona as a “sweeter creature” to “haggard” displays Othello’s negative transformation because of his jealousy