Othello Comparison of Themes
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Envy and jealousy are the catalysts for Hugos desire to hurt Odin and Mike. Hugo envies Mike for Odin choosing him over Hugo to share the coveted Most Valuable Player award (MVP). At the presentation Hugos own father, Coach Duke Goulding states boldly,
“And Im not ashamed to say this in public but, I love him like a son.” The camera shows the dismay displayed on Hugos face. From this point on Hugo envies both Mike and Odin and pledges to do whatever required of him to ruin both their lives. Just as Othello prefers Cassio as his lieutenant rather than Iago. Iago also mentions in a soliloquy that,
I hate the Moor,
And it is thought abroad that twixt my sheets
Hes done my office. I know ift be true.”
Iago is suspicious of his own wife being unfaithful and is jealous of Othello, even though it is only rumour not truth.
Hugos plan is to fill Odins mind with doubts of infidelity about Mike and Desis relationship. Hugo first mentions his suspicions in the gym where the two are alone. He tells Odin,
“If theres one thing I know its white girls, theyre like horny snakes.”
Hugo asks if theres anything going on between Desi and Mike and if Odin trusts Mike. If Hugo hadnt of warned Odin, the thought wouldve never have occurred to him as he said to Mike,
“What Im gone a few hours and youre already stealing my girl big Mike?”
This was said sarcastically by Odin after he was admitted to hospital after retaining an arm injury playing basketball.
Iago questions Cassio and Desdemonas relationship just as Hugo did.
“…I speak not yet of proof.
Look to your wife, observe her well with Cassio;
Wear your eyes thus; not jealous, nor secure.”
Eventually Odin becomes so envious and jealous of Mike and Desis supposed affair he is so motivated to kill Mike.
“How can I kill this mother fucker Hugo?”
But Hugo mentions Desi, which only places the idea in Odins mind, and shows Hugos powers of manipulation.
“But what about Desi.” He replies.
Othello reacts in the same manner as Odin.
“…Within these three days let me hear thee say
That Cassios not alive.”
Iagos agreeingly replies but also manipulates Othello by mentioning Desdemona.
“My friend is dead;
Tis down at your request. But let her live.”
“Damn her, lewd minx! O, damn her, damn her!”
Also included in this cycle of envy and jealousy is Roger who is envious of Desi and Odins relationship and is ever willing to help Hugo in his plan to break them up. Roger is very naпve and easily deceived by Hugos cunning and deceiving nature.
“So you can really get me and