MoorA word used to describe Othello, referring to his North African heritage in the play
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a member of a Muslim people of North West Africa"Othello is often referred to as a Moor in the play."
TragedyA genre of drama that Shakespeare often uses, encompassing a serious or sombre theme
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a play dealing with tragic events and having an unhappy ending, typically involving the downfall of the main character"Othello is a prominent tragedy written by William Shakespeare."
JealousyA major theme in the play that triggers the tragic events
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feeling or showing envy of someone or their achievements and advantages"Iago's terrible jealousy is the driving force behind most of the events of the play."
ManipulativeCharacteristic often used to describe Iago's behavior throughout the story
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exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage"Iago's manipulative nature causes catastrophic events for the characters around him."
DeceptionA central element in the plot, frequently employed by Iago
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the action of deceiving someone"Iago's deception is the major cause of downfall in Othello."