Othello-themes

This play is characterized by a few different themes. Jealousy is a theme throughout the work that leads to some of the characters downfall. Othello becomes full of jealousy when he suspects that Desdemona is cheating on him with Cassio. His jealousy is already starting to separate him from Desdemona. Othello's jealousy is caused primarily by Iago's jealousy. Another theme is that things are not always as they appear. To Othello, Iago appears to be an honest and trustworthy friend; however, Iago is jealous and plotting to destroy Othello and Cassio.