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isn’t a play about racism as much as it is a play about jealosy, conflicting values, and the power of suggestion. Some racism is displayed within the play, but that is simply a reflection of how most minorities were treated in the time period when the populatio ....

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.... play was very much about jealosy. Jealosy played a big role in the play, and was the motive for Iago to conjure up a plan to ruin . Iago was resentful because of the fact the had gotten the job he wanted, and because of this Iago seeks revenge on by ruining his life and career. Iago cannot accept that meant no harm to him, and will not rest until he thinks he is even with him. Iago lies to and makes him believe that ’s wife Desdemona has been unfaithful to him, and that she has been cheating with Cassio. Iago states his intentions best when he says: …Till I am even'd with him, wife for wife, Or failing so, yet that I put the Moor A ....