Othello
Shakespeare built a tragedy around jealousy so irrational and destructive that "Othello" became shorthand for it.
“O, beware, my lord, of jealousy! It is the green-eyed monster, which doth mock the meat it feeds on.”
Why It Matters
Shakespeare built a tragedy around jealousy so irrational and destructive that "Othello" became shorthand for it. Iago is the purest villain in all of Shakespeare — motiveless, methodical, and terrifyingly plausible. The play is also Shakespeare's most devastating examination of race, manipulation, and how easily trust is weaponized.
The 
Take
Personal reviewIago has got to be one of the top villains of all time. He plays it so cool until the end. Fantastic character, one of Shakespeare best
Notable Quotes
“I kissed thee ere I killed thee. No way but this, killing myself, to die upon a kiss.”
“Reputation, reputation, reputation! O, I have lost my reputation! I have lost the immortal part of myself.”