Othello Jealousy And Greed Analysis
According to William Penn, “The jealous are troublesome to others, but a torment to themselves” (Brainyquote.com). In the world we live in today, unfortunately, greed and jealousy is very common. It has put a damper on society today. People tend to want what others have, whether it is something materialistic or just a notion of doing something that the other person has done. Being this way makes them very greedy too. One of the worst combinations anyone can have is to be both greedy and jealous. When one is greedy, they tend to never be happy with anyone or anything in their lives because nothing good enough for them. It is a constant struggle in their lives. Most people feel unsatisfied and they feel they can never accomplish anything. A violation
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The jewels you have had from me to deliver to Desdemona would half have corrupted a votarist” (“Shakespeare” 167). Later on in the play Rodrigo takes a part in jealousy and greed. He has always wanted to marry Desdemona, in fact he would convey his jealousy towards Othello and Desdemona’s marriage. Not only was he jealous of their marriage but also how Desdemona’s father, Brabantio, had told him that he could not marry Desdemona. Eventually Iago convinces Rodrigo to save up money so he can give it to Desdemona. In order for Desdemona to fall in love with Roderigo Iago tells him that Desdemona will soon get tired of Othello and when she does she will go to someone with money. Of course since Roderigo was desperately in love with Desdemona and extremely jealous of Othello he paid attention to Iago. Jealousy is considered to be a mental cancer, it plays tricks on your mind. It can cause disasters or effect people in your life. As for Rodrigo his mind was playing tricks on him, and so he was manipulated by jealousy. He wanted to be with Desdemona and hoped for her to love him (“Guzman” 1). Continuing to be jealous Rodrigo wanted what Othello had which lead him to be greedy. Toward the end of the play Iago convinces Rodrigo to kill Cassio for him to have Desdemona all to himself. Greed is an intense or selfish desire for something. Rodrigo’s mind was filled completely with greed towards Desdemona that it caused him to make selfish actions.
The jewels you have had from me to deliver to Desdemona would half have corrupted a votarist” (“Shakespeare” 167). Later on in the play Rodrigo takes a part in jealousy and greed. He has always wanted to marry Desdemona, in fact he would convey his jealousy towards Othello and Desdemona’s marriage. Not only was he jealous of their marriage but also how Desdemona’s father, Brabantio, had told him that he could not marry Desdemona. Eventually Iago convinces Rodrigo to save up money so he can give it to Desdemona. In order for Desdemona to fall in love with Roderigo Iago tells him that Desdemona will soon get tired of Othello and when she does she will go to someone with money. Of course since Roderigo was desperately in love with Desdemona and extremely jealous of Othello he paid attention to Iago. Jealousy is considered to be a mental cancer, it plays tricks on your mind. It can cause disasters or effect people in your life. As for Rodrigo his mind was playing tricks on him, and so he was manipulated by jealousy. He wanted to be with Desdemona and hoped for her to love him (“Guzman” 1). Continuing to be jealous Rodrigo wanted what Othello had which lead him to be greedy. Toward the end of the play Iago convinces Rodrigo to kill Cassio for him to have Desdemona all to himself. Greed is an intense or selfish desire for something. Rodrigo’s mind was filled completely with greed towards Desdemona that it caused him to make selfish actions.