๐Ÿ“šap english literature review

Othello

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Othello is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare that tells the story of a Moorish general, Othello, who becomes consumed by jealousy and ultimately leads to his downfall.