"To, beware, my lord, of jealousy;

It is the green-ey’d monster, which doth mock

The meat it feeds on.

But he that filches from me my good name

Robs me of that which not enriches him,

And makes me poor indeed.”

“Men should be what they seem.”

Othello is a must-read among Shakespeare’s tragedies. Known for its raw emotional intensity, the play pits the titular character, a noble Moorish general, against his manipulative ensign, Iago. Motivated in part by professional and person jealousy, Iago, who plots to bring down the Moor, manipulates both characters on stage and the audience.

Join us as we explore themes of reputation vs. honor, appearance vs. reality, and betrayal vs. trust.

We meet via ZOOM and read orally in round robin manner, stopping for informal discussion as the group desires. Bring your own unabridged version of the play. Various editions often lead to interesting discussions.