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How does Shakespeare develop the theme of betrayal in the play? - Coggle…
How does Shakespeare develop the theme of betrayal in the play?
betrayal has tragic consequences
victims of betrayal can be violent
Othello kills Desdemona over an alleged betrayal
questionable decisions
Iago using Othello's military personality to question the relationship between Cassio and Desdemona
hurts people
results in the downfall of others
Othello seeing Cassio's drunken fight as a betrayal of trust; Cassio losing his position as a result
there is usually an underlying motive for betrayal
betrayal was more frowned upon when the play was originally performed
Othello killing Desdemona over alleged infidelity would be more shocking to modern audiences
betrayal results from a lack of trust and communication
betrayal and jealousy are closely linked
Iago's motivation to betray Othello and Cassio stems from jealousy that he didn't get the promotion
betrayal can take different forms
revenge
infidelity
actual infidelity (Cassio/Bianca) is portrayed almost casually if the instigator is a man, but even being accused of infidelity has deadly consequences for a woman (Desdemona/Emilia)
manipulation
Iago using his friendship with Roderigo to make himself richer by taking advantage of Roderigo's feelings for Desdemona
Iago manipulating Othello to believe that Desdemona and Cassio had an affair
Iago using Emilia to get the handkerchief
forbidden love
Desdemona secretly marrying Othello