What are the universal themes in Othello?

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Some of the universal themes in William Shakespeare's Othello: The Moor of Venice. are (1)Jealousy has the power to destroy ex. Iago is upset because he didnt get the job he wanted so he wants to ruin Othello's life. (2) Hatred is often skin deep ex. Brabantio didn't want Desdamona to marry Othelle because he was Black. (3) People often act or fulfill their sterotypes ex. in the play they thought that non-white

unpure, evil, devil. Othello killed desdamona. (4) True love requires courage ex. Desdamona chose Othello over her father. (5) Bad things happen to good people ex. Desdamona never cheated on Othello but he thinks she did so he killed her. (6) Perception vs. Reality(things are not always how they seem) ex. Cassio is talking about Bianca but Iago makes it look like he is bragging about Desdamona in front of Othello. ==

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