Othello's Jealousy

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My first thought after careful review of the play and on the subject of jealousy is Iago is a monster. From what I gathered Iago’s only issue was Othello had passed him over for a promotion (Act 1.1, 8-14). Iago then was set to end Othello because of jealousy of being passed over on the promotion. Not only did Iago plan to destroy just Othello, but also the person whom he promoted over him Cassio.
Iago’s plan was first directed at just Othello by telling Brabantio of Othello’s relationship with Desdemona. Iago thought because Othello was black he could make Brabantio believe that Othell had cast a spell on his daughter causing her to fall in love. When that plan was derailed Iago becomes a different man one who realizes he must put in the work

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