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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.

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Mentioned in 17 episodes

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Tim Harford
when discussing McGonagall's admiration for Shakespeare.
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"Genius Still Unrecognised" - The Worst Poet in the World
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Thomas Banks
when discussing Shakespeare's play 'Othello' and its villain Iago.
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Episode 262: “Much Ado About Nothing” by William Shakespeare, Acts 2 & 3
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Ryan Holiday
in the context of a shared line in two of Shakespeare's plays.
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Do You Practice For Rejection? | A Little Knowledge Is Dangerous
Recommended by Brooke Unger as a potential allegory for current American political dynamics.
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The Intelligence: The Economist reads
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Marc Lamont Hill
, who attended the play for his wife's birthday.
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Episode 833 | "Up To My Wits End"
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Gavin Ortlund
as the first person to describe envy as the green-eyed monster.
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The Most Miserable Sin
Mentioned to emphasize the derogatory term used for African slaves.
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1793 - "Retribution"
Mentioned in the context of discussing Shakespeare's tragedies and the role of women.
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Antony and Cleopatra
Mentioned by Melyssa Ford when discussing her experience at the Broadway revival.
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Episode 825 | "K"
Mentioned as a source of wisdom on leadership, both good and bad.
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Veep show: America meets J.D. Vance
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Sana Saeed
as her favorite Shakespearean play.
Sana Saeed: Journalism, Media Bias and Challenging Narratives | Sumud Podcast
Recommended by Brooke Unger as a potential allegory for current American political dynamics.
The Intelligence: The Economist reads
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Pete Holmes
when referencing a line after being in the flow and having his heart filled.
We Made It Weird #221
Mentioned by Kenneth Kukier as a source of wisdom on leadership, highlighting both good and bad examples from his plays.
Veep show: America meets J.D. Vance
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Ahmed Best
as one of his top five narratives that explore themes of loyalty and betrayal.
Ahmed Best: Feel The Future
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Amy Nicholson
in the context of Shakespearean adaptations.
10 Things I Hate About You
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Michiel Lieuwma
to illustrate how Shakespeare can explore racial themes through complex characters.
In de Longhouse met Timon Dias (afl. 170)
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Lilah Raptopoulos
when discussing Sam Gold's Shakespeare productions.
FT Weekend: How Shakespeare gave actor Michael Patrick Thornton his life back
Mentioned as a play with high ticket prices, exceeding a million more than Hamilton.
Are theatre tickets too expensive?! | The reality behind the $921 tickets to Othello on Broadway
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Ryan Holiday
as an example of a Shakespearean play where a character expresses disbelief.
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