Summary of Othello by William Shakespeare Critical Analysis of Othello by William Shakespeare One of the most well-known tragedies, Othello by William Shakespeare , was first published in 1622 in a quarto edition from a transcript of an authorial manuscript. Othello , a Moorish general, is manipulated by his ensign, Iago . Jealousy and deception lead to Othello 's tragic suspicion of his wife Desdemona , resulting in a series of tragic events and ultimately his own downfall. The play explores themes of jealousy, betrayal, racism, love, and the destructive consequences of unchecked ambition. Othello was first performed by the King's Men on November 1, 1604, and again in 1612-13 as part of the marriage celebrations of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Frederick at Heidelberg. The play is also famous for being the first "Black hero" to be represented on stage. Othello is a cautionary tale, demonstrating the dangers of jealousy and the co
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