Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข 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.