... a mad fury of jealousy by Iago, murders Desdemona. The tragedy is further intensified when Iago kills his wife, Emilia, and when Othello kills himself. THEMES Major Theme The major theme of Othello is the destructive power of jealousy. Because Othello is a totally jealous man, he easily falls prey to Iago's ... Roderigo, Emilia, and Othello. Jealousy is truly the fatal flaw of the protagonist, and the entire play revolves around it. Minor Themes One of the minor themes in Othello is that of deception, developed mostly through Iago, who is an arch-deceiver throughout the play. Because he ...

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