Peters losing some good through the rivalry of another; resentment or ill-will towards another on account of advantage or superiority, possible or actual, on his part; envy, grudge."In this paper I will attempt to show the major role jealousy plays in Othellothrough various quotes referencing the effects of jealousy as well as my own analysis of the play. Othello’s jealousy is the most obvious. The stark change in Othello’s personality and demeanor from the start of the play to the end has much to do with the ease with which readers are able to perceive his jealousy. When the play begins, Othello appears resolute, proud and strong. As Othello falls prey to jealousy, however, he becomes an emotionally weak, irrational and suspicious man, victim to enormous envy. Ironically, it was Othello’s early propensity for over trustfulness that is his downfall. His willingness to trust in others makes it easy for Iago to plant the seeds of jealousy, even unfounded jealousy. Othello is an outsider. Visually to an audience watching this play, Othello is a black man among white men. In the first act of the play, the first hints of jealousy are introduced when Desdemona's father, Brabantio, cautions Othello to "Look at her, Moor, if thou hast eyes to see;/ She has deceiv'd her father, and may thee." Brabantio’s tone is strange here, showing a bitterness towards his daughter that would sugest an unnatural and powerful jealousy of his son-in-law. Iago 2