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William Shakespeare
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Publisher | Penguin Classics | ||
ISBN | 9780141012315 | ||
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Susie
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Synopsis
A popular soldier and newly married man, Othello seems to be in an enviable position. And yet, when his supposed friend sows doubts in his mind about his wife's fidelity, he is gradually consumed by suspicion. In this powerful tragedy, innocence is corrupted and trust is eroded as every relationship is drawn into a tangled web of jealousies.
Review
OTHELLO - this is a catchy tale of love won, love lost and a manipulator being out manipulated. Why is this called Othello? He is just the poor dupe who never stood a chance. Surely this should be called Iago? After all, he is the main character sitting in the centre of the web, spinning lies and drawing the other characters into his plans for revenge. There he wraps them up in their own desires and fears until he causes the death of not only his enemy but the two innocent women, his own wife and Othello's.
Read this play by William Shakespeare and see who is really the villain. Certainly not Othello, driven by his own insecurities until, literally mad with jealousy, he kills his wife. Although another question is how this experienced warrior, used to outmanoeuvering his enemies through strategies and deceit, failed to see how he was being manipulated by Iago.
Read this story by Shakespeare and see for yourself how the seemingly
best friend and loyal companion resorts to treachery ending in death and
despair.
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