IntroductionIn Venice, Othello and Desdemona marry in secret. Iago says he "hates the moor" and plans revenge because he was not promoted to lieutenant. Iago and Roderigo wake Desdemona's father, Brabantio, to tell him that a "black ram is running over his white sheep." Brabantio confronts Othello, who explains that he and Desdemona love each other. Brabantio warns that if she can betray her own father, she will betray Othello. Many characters go to Cyprus to fight in the war. Iago persuades Roderigo to get Cassio drunk and then start a fight with him, consequently Cassio is demoted for being drunk and fighting on duty. Iago tells Cassio that he should use Desdemona to get his job back, speaking to Othello. Desdemona agrees. “Othello” is a tragedy, so we know that the main character, Othello, is going to die. It's a play about jealousy and deception. Othello's origin is of great importance in understanding his character because he is a "moor", therefore despised because of his color. However, his skills as a soldier are respected. He has his own army, he is the leader of the army, even though he is African. He is however not allowed to have the same rights as other citizens, for example he is not allowed to marry a person of high social stature. Relationships in Othello In Act 1, Scene 1, a number of key relationships are introduced: Othello is seen as respectful. Cassio because Cassio is promoted. Cassio, very young, is a “great arithmetic” to support his already excellent work as a general. Othello still loves Iago, “And, for I know that thou art full of love and honesty,” yet Iago despises Othello. He calls him "the moor", "the devil" and the "old black ram". He...... middle of paper ......sy; It is the green-eyed monster that mocks the meat on which it feeds..." The context in which the word "jealousy" is used suggests that jealousy is a rather grotesque thing, a threat to a peaceful mind, rational and honest. and devouring, as if it were devouring you from the inside. When Iago says "green eyes", it is as if he can see it in Othello's eyes, that he is possessed by jealousy. This is also a connection to line 107, when Othello says, "As if there were a monster in his thoughts, too hideous to be shown." » This repetition of a monster generates graphic images for the audience and intensifies its severity, and the word "hideous" suggests how extreme this situation could be. “The meat he feeds on” refers to Iago and the way he feeds himself. not only "feeds" Othello's information, but he does so in such a way as to arouse his suspicions even more, to "fuel his jealousy ».’.