Identification Of Ecstasy In Othello's Jealousy

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A strong emotion like jealousy can drive people to show awful actions. In William Shakespeare’s play Othello, Iago and Othello are vastly different characters, however, they both demonstrate jealousy. Both men make irrational decisions based on their emotions, which ultimately lead to their individual downfalls. Both Othello and Iago’s insecurities and anger lead them to become jealous of other characters and relationships in the play. Iago's actions and emotions reveal his settled jealousy towards other characters in the play, eventually thus ultimately leading to his manipulative venture that brings tragic consequences. Firstly, Iago’s jealousy towards Cassio motivates him to create a plan that

Firstly, Othello hears and believes that Desdemona has slept with Cassio and betrayed him, which results in him becoming immensely furious. In response to the rumors, Othello decides to smother Desdemona without realizing the guilt that comes after. Othello is prepared to carry out his killing as Desdemona strives to say her final words. Othello clearly says “Being done, there is no pause”, Under Desdemona's last breath she strives to say “But while I say one prayer!” Othello finalizes the conversation by saying “It is too late.” (Shakespeare 5.3. 83-85). Othello made the choice to face Desdemona about supposedly having an affair, and despite her loyalty, he becomes enraged and considers smothering her. Othello's behavior brings out his inner feelings with his outrage towards her, despite his beliefs against Desdemona. Othello's smothering of his wife, which resulted from false accusations, demonstrates his blind hatred and how powerful resentment can

All this jealousy builtbuild up that Othello receives, is what leads him to cause a crime, which he later comes to regret and admires as his fault. In Othello’s soliloquy, he skeptically says “Must be to loathe her. O curse of marriage, That we can call these delicate creatures ours, And not their appetites! I had rather be a toad. And live upon the vapor of a dungeon. Than keep a corner in the thing I love. For others’ uses. Yet ‘tis the plague of great ones;” (Shakespeare 3.3. 268-273). Desdemona is known to be highly faithful to Othello and never to cheat on him, but according to rumors, Othello is not so certain. Othello knows her as a sweet, kind and devoted woman, therefore he finds it difficult to believe such rumors. When Othello's anger reaches its peak, he believes that committing a crime will satisfy him. Othello then realizes that the whole rumor never happened, which leaves him with a puddle of