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Envy

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Envy: Stealing Joy and Wanting Destruction

This chapter delves into the concept of envy, exploring its distinction from jealousy and its role in stealing others' enjoyment. The speakers discuss examples from children's play and jokes, highlighting the psychically complex nature of envy. They also analyze the character of Iago from Shakespeare's Othello as a depiction of envy-driven actions.

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