Othello Vs. Twelfth Night

Part I of Essay
“She loved me for the dangers I had pass'd, and I loved her that she did pity them” (Othello, I.iii 166-167). William Shakespeare’s tragedy “Othello,” is pervaded by a dominant theme, one of love. Othello, the Moor of Venice falls madly in lo ....

Part II of Essay
.... that Desdemona has had an affair. Othello is overcome by jealousy, the “green eyed monster.” “O, beware, my lord, of jealousy; it is the green-eyed monster which doth mock the meat it feeds on…” (Othello, III.iii 169-171) In his rage, Othello charges Iago with the killing of Cassio, his lieutenant who supposedly slept with his wife. Othello then plans to kill Desdemona. Even during the course of the killing, Othello maintains his love for Desdemona (although this might seem a contradiction.) He refuses to ....