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Mentioned in 30 episodes
Othello
The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice
Book • 1603
Written around 1603, 'Othello' is a tragedy that delves into the destructive nature of jealousy and the vulnerability of trust in relationships.
The play follows Othello, a Moorish general in the Venetian army, whose marriage to Desdemona is manipulated by his ensign Iago, leading to tragic consequences.
Iago exploits Othello’s insecurities about his race and marriage, sowing seeds of doubt that ultimately result in the death of Desdemona and Othello's own downfall.
The play is renowned for its exploration of racial and cultural issues, as well as its nuanced portrayal of human nature and the complexities of love and trust.
The play follows Othello, a Moorish general in the Venetian army, whose marriage to Desdemona is manipulated by his ensign Iago, leading to tragic consequences.
Iago exploits Othello’s insecurities about his race and marriage, sowing seeds of doubt that ultimately result in the death of Desdemona and Othello's own downfall.
The play is renowned for its exploration of racial and cultural issues, as well as its nuanced portrayal of human nature and the complexities of love and trust.
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Mentioned in 30 episodes
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to highlight the complexities and flaws present in well-known characters.


Ken Burns

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ReThinking: The George Washington story you haven’t heard with Ken Burns (Part 1)
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as a Shakespearean character with undertow and complications.


Ken Burns

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The George Washington story you haven’t heard with Ken Burns (Part 1)
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as a comparison to the monster with a classical villain like Iago.


Johnathan Bi

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Your Face Shapes Your Destiny | Shelley's Frankenstein Explained
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as a play actors may find challenging due to perceived inadequacy.


David Mamet

42 snips
The Stoic Question David Mamet Engraved on His Watch
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when discussing McGonagall's admiration for Shakespeare.


Tim Harford

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"Genius Still Unrecognised" - The Worst Poet in the World
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when discussing Shakespeare's play 'Othello' and its villain Iago.

Thomas Banks

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Episode 262: "Much Ado About Nothing" by William Shakespeare, Acts 2 & 3
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in the context of a shared line in two of Shakespeare's plays.


Ryan Holiday

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Do You Practice For Rejection? | A Little Knowledge Is Dangerous
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as the first person to describe envy as the green-eyed monster.


Gavin Ortlund

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The Most Miserable Sin
Recommended by Brooke Unger as a potential allegory for current American political dynamics.

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The Intelligence: The Economist reads
Mentioned by James, who mistakenly pronounced the title and was then corrected by Sarah.

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what does your jealousy really say about you?








