Critics

Question 1

What do critics believe is established as a key theme early in the play?

Answer 1

Jealousy, through the characters of Iago and Roderigo

Question 2

What do critics believe is Othello’s downfall?

Answer 2

Critics, including Leavis, believe Othello’s harmartia is jealously

-could be argued that pride and/ or naivety contribute to his downfall