OTHELLO
"Othello"
By William Shakespeare
Introduction
Othello by William Shakespeare is a tragic story of a noble Moorish general in Venice.
It shows how love, jealousy, and betrayal lead to his downfall through Iago’s deceit.
Othello was a brave and respected general in the Venetian army. He was a Moor (from North Africa) but was admired for his courage and leadership. Othello fell deeply in love with Desdemona, a kind and noble young woman from Venice. Despite opposition, they married, believing in their love.
However, Othello’s officer Iago secretly hated him. Iago was jealous because Othello had promoted Cassio instead of him. Out of envy and anger, Iago planned a cruel trick to destroy Othello.
Iago whispered lies into Othello’s ears, making him believe that Desdemona was unfaithful with Cassio. Othello, blinded by jealousy and rage, did not seek the truth. Instead, he trusted Iago’s deceitful words.
Heartbroken and furious, Othello confronted Desdemona. Though she pleaded her innocence, Othello believed the lies and tragically killed her.
Soon after, the truth came out—Iago’s wicked plot was revealed. Othello realized his terrible mistake. Filled with grief and guilt, he took his own life beside Desdemona.
Moral of the Story
* Jealousy can destroy love and trust.
* Blindly believing lies without seeking truth can lead to tragedy.
* True love requires faith, patience, and understanding.
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