Othello - A Complete Analysis (Shakespeare's Works Explained)

The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice, written by Shakespeare in 1603 is a play that sees Othello, the general of the Venetian army become consumed by jealousy. After his 'best friend' convinces him his wife is having an affair with his lieutenant, Othello goes off the deep end.
And takes the one he loves the most with him.
1:07 - The Story of Othello
18:30 - Othello Character Analysis
29:30 - Iago Character Analysis
38:13 - Desdemona Character Analysis
45:03 - Casio Character Analysis
51:06 - The Themes of Othello
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1:07 - The Story of Othello 18:30 - Othello Character Analysis 29:30 - Iago Character Analysis 38:13 - Desdemona Character Analysis 45:03 - Casio Character Analysis 51:06 - The Themes of Othello

[@PBJT292]

As a audience member you see that Desdemona could never be capable of even small dishonesties, an affair would be impossible for her to even consider. I couldn’t imagine someone being married to her and not seeing this in her character. Othello doesn’t know his wife and Iago exploits this in order to ultimately reveal it.

[@wigburgflossapientiae2308]

i never thought that Iago could love Othello, but it makes a lot of sense :)

[@Aliasmkd]

Need this on a podcast 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@taelorwatson9822]

This is the play that OJ Simpson was meant to star in. I don't believe that lago loved othello. Iago is a schemer, he felt that he could take out the two men that were above him in position. He is someone who only loves himself, and uses the people around him for his benefit.

[@marcusblackwell2372]

From all I heard about him, that describes O.J. pretty well

[@ja5zyt.501]

love this so much. It is so well put together and easily understandable. I love the analysis of the characters and plot. Your own insight also makes it so much better

[@LineByLineShakespeare]

Lovely format with the open book as the background, and I especially like the consistent art style in the illustrations across the analysis. Keep it up!

[@Irisembermay]

You put so much effort into this and it really helped me you deserve way more views

[@francesoganah2282]

this video is excellent. i appreciate your continuous humour throughout.

[@thijsvanbockel2954]

underrated af

[@NylaCalloway-mu8ie]

Agreed

[@jelena.b]

Thank you for this useful and precise video. You truly helped me learning for my exam. Keep the good work up!

[@ritagoforth2317]

Racism is so ingrained and just keeps getting past down generation after generation. I hate this scourge!!! We must eliminate these idiotic efforts to separate us!! We can only succeed if we unite. If we can look at each other through the eyes of Jesus, Buddha, or Mohammed. Come on people, love each other. This is a superior production by the way. Lawrence is fantastic! Thankyou for making this available.

[@Laura-zq5xd]

Othelo is a stupid. He's an excellent soldier, general and warrior, but he has a very low self-esteem and an inferiority complex due to his black skin that makes him feel an outsider in a white society. His low consideration of himself makes him think he doesn't deserve the love of a beautiful, noble, sweet and most of all, white woman like Desdemona. He's the only true guilty, not Yago. If he believed not to deserve her love, why the hell did he marry her? Othelo never really loved Desdemona, because he never loved himself first. On the contrary, Yago or even the Devil in person could tell him anything but he wouldn't have doubted of the faithfulness of his wife. He always compares himself to the white educated and civilized Venetian white men. And yet he knows well that Desdemona refused many of those and choosed him. Why does he think she married him for? Moreover, he doesn't even give her the benefit of the doubt, he takes as true all what comes from Yago's mouth. No, he definitely doesn't deserve the love of Desdemona. Whenever I re-watch It, I would really like to talk to Othelo and tell him "O stupid, your wife really loves you, what do you lack for not being loved?"

[@amiyeyo]

loveee your videos. they really enrich my perspective of the plays :0

[@raamgururajan923]

Thank you for this excellent analysis.

[@smailliams4300]

This is so good, thank you!

[@notdeadjustyet8136]

Brilliant analysis. I'm not a huge fan of othello because i dislike all of the characters,but i'm now going to reread it because of you. Thanks

[@JessicaRH6]

This is brilliant! Thank you!

[@reillyrjl]

Your videos are wonderful!

[@carlafielies3175]

This video really helped me . Thanks alot.

[@beasappletay3098]

this was so good!

[@notdeadjustyet8136]

To my mind,othello and coriolanus are mirror images. Both are straightforward soldiers,impulsive,proud and honest men of deeds and not fine words. Both ultimately mean well and don't crave recognition and are respected and yet outsiders. However, coriolanus trusts nobody and othello's extremely naive,even gullible .

[@laira.hanzen2572]

that is incredibly accurate. one is deeply evil, while one is deeply good. one trusts blindly, one doesn't trust at all. both have their plots surrounded by love, but while othellos love brings him to his downfall, coriolanus steps out of it on a path to presidency...

[@moonpiemoonpie]

Excuse me?!? Is this another spin off channel ohmygod yeeees! I’m here for the narrator. Amen! Merry Christmas indeed. 😭🎁

[@prithahalder5158]

The narrator's voice is so sweet 😘

[@MultiBigMaine]

Can I use this book opening?? I love this!

[@serenemoon1781]

Can you do Great expectations Frankenstein Jekyll and hyde

[@robschoenbaum2593]

Who is the writer of this analysis?

[@remixheure2467]

The analysis is clear and detailed and so it is very helpful but I kinda think it should have been more dynamic as it can be hard to focus an entire hour with only text and illustrations. I have to admit I managed to follow what you were saying for the first half of the video but then it was hard to stay focused :/

[@joliealexis2004]

I'm gonna pass my exam thanks to you

[@kiwiabcdefghijklmnopqrstuvw]

when if the Legend going to post again?

[@LeeannaKillian]

Like... very much

[@Nideium]

ALMIGHTY RATIO

[@staciwashington3212]

🐬

[@JamesSadat]

Revenge of the Sith of literature

[@xhagast]

"She has deceived a father, she may thee." Those words doomed Desdemona. She WAS a cheater. Still, this is a sick play and Iago is the sickest character ever.

[@Laura-zq5xd]

Othelo is a stupid. He's an excellent soldier, general and warrior, but he has a very low self-esteem and an inferiority complex due to his black skin that makes him feel an outsider in a white society. His low consideration of himself makes him think he doesn't deserve the love of a beautiful, noble, sweet and most of all, white woman like Desdemona. He's the only true guilty, not Yago. If he believed not to deserve her love, why the hell did he marry her? Othelo never really loved Desdemona, because he never loved himself first. On the contrary, Yago or even the Devil in person could tell him anything but he wouldn't have doubted of the faithfulness of his wife. He always compares himself to the white educated and civilized Venetian white men. And yet he knows well that Desdemona refused many of those and choosed him. Why does he think she married him for? Moreover, he doesn't even give her the benefit of the doubt, he takes as true all what comes from Yago's mouth. No, he definitely doesn't deserve the love of Desdemona. Whenever I re-watch It, I would really like to talk to Othelo and tell him "O stupid, your wife really loves you, what do you lack for not being loved?"

[@philippemartin2905]

The focus on supposed racism is not based on facts. It is for instance simply false to suggest that Iago resents Othello because he is black. The commentary, otherwise useful, tells more of XXIst c anti-racism (a good thing by the way) than Shakespeare’s ideology.