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056 The Newly Wed Game: Othello (1603)
Othello learns he should trust his wife more than his mustache-twirling sidekick.
Othello is a black Venetian war hero, loved by everyone... Everyone except his new wife's father... and ensign Iago. To get back at Othello for passing him over for promotion, Iago will poison Othello's mind. He will make Othello think his new wife is cheating on him. Tragedy ensues.
Join Michael and Sophie to discuss William Shakespeare's Othello!
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Sources:
The Oxford Shakespeare: Measure for Measure…
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