Othello: Themes

The main theme that i have found in the first three Acts of Othello is jealousy. It seems that all characters are jealous at some point in time. The story starts off from the beginning with the theme of jealousy. Iago begins the play by expressing his jealousy of Cassio because he was placed as Othello's lieutenant. The story then transitions to Roderigo's jealousy of Othello for marrying Desdemona. Throughout the next three acts, the theme of jealousy is easily detectable. The story is driven by jealousy, as it is Iago whom keeps the action going through his plan of revenge on everyone. He turns the other characters against each other and even causes jealousy in Othello by making him believe his wife has found another lover. Jealousy is what causes most if not all problems between the characters.