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 * Jealousy **

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**Web Pages**


 * Many people experience the emotions of jealousy and do not know [|how to handle it] . If you are feeling jealous and are having [|trouble dealing with it], this site would be perfect for you! It is all about the steps to handling your jealousy. Will the characters in Othello be able to overcome their jealousy or will they succumb to it?


 * Find out if you're jealous like the character's in Othello. Take this [|quiz] !


 * Understand all of the aspects of jealousy is necessary before analyzing the tendencies of the character in Othello. This website explains [|How Jealousy Works] . It includes sections on jealous in relationships, the different types of jealousy, and the gender factor of jealousy.


 * Jealousy in [|relationships] is always evident. Women are jealous of other women; men are jealous of other men. This site is all about romantic jealousy in relationships and how to deal with it. In Othello, Roderigo is jealous of Othello because he is in love with Desdemona and Brabantio is jealous of Desdemona's relationship with Othello.


 * In the play Othello, Iago describes jealousy as the "green-eyed monster". This article tells you [|"how to kill the green-eyed monster"] . Try out these tips.


 * Everyone knows that jealous is something that all humans experience. It is common. But did you know that your [|height] determines how jealous you are? Check this out.


 * In one of the below articles, it spoke about how babies become jealous from as early as six months. This article is about how to help your baby cope with jealousy. Who knew even babies needed [|therapy] ?


 * Jealousy is caused by insecurity. This article talks about the [|dangers of jealousy]and the destruction it can cause. It also talks about insecurity and how to prevent jealousy.


 * Jealousy is often present in many families when a new baby is born. The older child becomes jealous of the attention parents give to the younger sibling. Similarly, Othello was Desdemona's first love, and he gets jealous of the attention that Desdemona is now giving Cassio. Check out [|this article] to learn how to deal with a jealous first born.

**News Articles**


 * Jealousy does not always only happen between two lovers. [|An article] on CNN talks about how a young boy's mother gets jealous over the attention that the fun loving, amusing father receives from the son. Similarly in Othello, there was jealousy within Desdemona and Brabanito's family, this make us think that jealousy does not only occur in romance but as well within families.


 * Jealousy is a [|natural] feeling. It can occur in anyone at age any. This site shows how even babies show signs of jealousy. This is an interesting article because it makes us wonder if jealousy in Othello can fall into the nature vs. nurture debate. If babies can feel jealousy at such a young age, is jealousy a genetic flaw that is inbred from childhood?


 * Many times people have trouble coping with their jealousy and can find no other resort but [|murder] . This link is about a young girl who was murdered by a boy who admits to feelings of jealousy and drunkenness. Will jealousy in Othello lead to murder? I guess we'll find out


 * David Buss, an author who writes about how jealousy can be healthy, states that a relationship without jealousy can be interpreted as a loveless relationship. He also writes how extreme jealousy can lead to violence, and basically says that there is a happy median. He is being interviewed in [|this article] . Some of the character's jealous traits in Othello could be considered to be "healthy jealousy". Iago however, is definitely the extreme jealous type and will probably become violent.


 * Do you want to compare other jealous characters in literature or in film? Have you read any books about jealousy? Have you seen cartoons, read short stories, art activities, or newsletters? Here is a [|great website] with all the links and resources to various aspects of jealousy similar to those in Othello.


 * This article from the New York Times is all about jealousy in relationships and in Othello. It talks about [|dangerous jealousy,] and books that have jealous characters in them.

**Blog Posts**

**RSS Feeds** Are you jealous of celebrities' lives? Here is a RSS Feed were you can find out all the recent gossip news! We read about the character's jealousy in Othello, and we not only read about it but we often feel the same kinds of jealousy as Iago. rss url="feed://bricksandstonesgossip.com/feed/" link="true" number="10"

**Pictures**

**Videos**

media type="youtube" key="uTJGWYk4Kyo" height="344" width="425" Paris Hilton's song is probably about her dysfunctional relationship with her "ex best friend reunite" (who cares?) Nicole Richie. The first line of the song is "I thought you were my best friend, I felt we'd be together 'til the end". If Roderigo finds out that Iago is only befriending him to use him in his jealous scheme, will Roderigo feel the same way that Paris does about Nicole? Read the full [|lyrics].

**Podcasts and Radio Programs**

**Corresponding Criticism**

Bloom, Harold. "Blooms Major Dramatists: Shakespeare's Tragedies." Literary Reference Center. 2000. EBSCO. Pascack Hills HS Lib., Montvale NJ. 13 Nov. 2008 .
 * **“Iago asks Othello questions in such a manner that makes Othello doubtful about his wife's honesty. The seeds of jealousy have been sown. Many critics believe this scene is evidence that Othello succumbs too easily to jealousy's lure.”**

//Iago sets Othello up to doubt the truthfulness of his wife, Desdemona. Iago twists and turns stories to make everyone believe the story he wants them to believe. He plants the seeds in each character to make them follow his plan. Othello is a strong fighter in war, and a passionate lover, but his insecurity in his relationship with Desdemona shows when he immediately believes her to be cheating on him with Cassio. Othello quickly dives into the pool of jealousy after simply having a short conversation with Iago, and does so even before he has any proof.//

Collins, Jane. "Othello." Questia. 2005. Questia Media America. 13 Nov. 2008 .
 * **“The production suggested that Iago's rage stemmed not only from his sexual jealousy, but also from the way his class position clashed with his sense of racial hierarchy.”**

//It is obvious that Othello is a very sexual jealous man, thinking that is faithful wife is cheating on him because of ridiculous accusations. However in recent chapters we have seen this calm, cool, and unaffected leader become a vengeful, angry, and disturbed man. This rage is “stemmed from” his issues with his wife, but also the more obvious battle, racism. Othello is making racial breakthroughs and holding a position that no black man has held before. With his wife’s suspected infidelity on top of that it is no surprise that he has found himself in a fit of rage.//

Cohen, Derek. "Modern Language Quarterly ." Literary Reference Center. Sept. 1987. EBSCO. Pascack Hills HS Lib., Montvale NJ. 13 Nov. 2008 . //Othello does not deal with his jealous feelings well. He immediately resorts to hating both Desdemona and Cassio, and his first intentions are to kill the two of them. He gains relief at the fact that she knows he hates her, yet at the same time Othello hates himself for letting whatever he thinks happened occur right below his nose. Othello is unable to accept his jealousy and he is quick to blame others for his feelings that he has yet to even resolve. He hates himself for letting everything even get this far.//
 * **“Not capable of merely acknowledging his jealousy, he seeks relief and solace in their imagination of the horror the discovery provides. Othello claims that his relief must be to loathe Desdemona, and yet his relief derives from self-loathing.”**

Beaudin, Elizabeth. "Thematic and Structural Analysis ." Literary Reference Center. 1999. EBSCO. Pascack Hills HS Lib., Montvale NJ. 13 Nov. 2008 .
 * **"Iago warns Othello against jealousy, the "green-eyed monster." Othello is still in possession of his judgment and does not blindly accept Iago's aspersions: "... No, Iago, I'll see before I doubt...."**

//Although Othello listens to Iago when he first tells him about Cassio and Desdemona, he does not immediately believe him. Before Othello could accuse his wife of adultery he said he would see for himself to be able to prove Iago was right. After seeing the handkerchief in Cassio's whore's hands Othello realized it was true, and even further after hearing their conversation between Cassio and Iago Othello believed that he knew Desdemona was cheating with proof.//

Bent, Geoffrey. "Three Green-Eyed Monsters: Acting as Applied Criticism in Shakespeare's 'Othello.'." The Antioch Review Summer 1998: 358+. Questia. 10 Nov. 2008 <http://www.questiaschool.com/PM.qst?a=o&d=5002291380>.
 * **"And well he may, for before he uses the handkerchief or any evidence, on mere suspicion Othello is already racked with doubt, distraught with jealousy, maddened with passion; "his occupation's gone"; he rages against Iago and demands proof.**

//This is a perfect example of the fact that jealousy can be based on mere suspicion, and requires no facts. His jealous feelings have already caused him to doubt his wife and become extremely distraught and he has no actual proof. All of these negative qualities will force him to sacrifice his position as a leader, and eventually his own life. Othello claims that he needs proof to be positive, but the destruction has already been done. He has already turned on her wife and lost trust in her, in Othello’s eyes Desdemona has already been proven unfaithful, even without the handkerchief.//

<span style="font-size: 130%; color: rgb(246, 9, 9); font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive">**Quotes**

Let us be conjunctive in our revenge against him. //Iago and Roderigo are both jealous of Othello so they are coming together to seek revenge.//
 * Iago --> Roderigo**

On the first page of the play, Iago immediately comes out to say why he is jealous of Othello. Despise me If I do not. Three great ones of the city 10 (In personal suit to make me his lieutenant) Off-capped to him, and by the faith of man I know my price, I am worth no worse a place. But he (as loving his own pride and purposes) Evades them with a bombast circumstance 15 Horribly stuffed with epithets of war, And in conclusion Nonsuits my mediators. For “Certes,” says he, “I have already chose my officer.” And what was he? 20 Forsooth, a great arithmetician, One Michael Cassio, a Florentine (A fellow almost damned in a fair wife) That never set a squadron in the field, Nor the division of a battle knows (Act 1, Scene 1)

"My wife's jealousy is getting ridiculous. The other day she looked at my calendar and wanted to know who May was" ~Rodney Dangerfield

Iago warns Othello to watch out for jealousy because he is trying to make it seem like his friend, but he really just has secret desires to make Othello suffer from the relationship between Cassio and Desdemona that he is making him imagine.

Oh, beware, my lord, of jealousy! It is the green-eyed monster which doth mock The meat it feeds on. That cuckold lives in bliss Who, certain of his fate, loves not his wronger, But, oh, what damnèd minutes tells he o'er 175 Who dotes, yet doubts— suspects, yet soundly loves (Act 3, Scene 2)

"I have never been jealous. Not even when my dad finished fifth grade a year before I did." ~Jeff Foxworthy

“I believe she would be jealous of a fine day, if her husband praised it” ~Hannah Moore

"Guys, has your woman ever punished you for something you did //in her sleep?// Last week my wife dreamed that I cheated on her, and she still can't look me in the eye. She "just needs more time."'