Question #1

In my personal opinion, the play is one of the more realistic Shakespeare tragedies that I have read. All the themes directly relate to the emotions that every normal person experiences in our world today. Jealousy and envy are the two biggest themes. Iago envies Othello and Cassio, so he makes Othello jealous..which in turn makes him go crazy. These emotions are especially realistic for high school students. I am positive each of us have had doubts about our boyfriends or girlfriends being faithful. I am also correct in assuming that each one of us has envied another for what they posess, like a high office, fame, or money. All of these aspects of the play relate to how each of us feel at one time or another. It is extremely realistic and easy to relate to.