Iago's Machinations: A Comparative Study of Shakespeare 's Othello and Giraldi's Novella.

The thesis explores the parallels between Shakespeare's tragic play, 'Othello,' and Giovanni Battista Giraldi Cinthio's novella, 'The Moor of Venice,' which served as Shakespeare's source of inspiration. It begins with an analysis of the novella, outlining its main plot points and essential characteristics. The focus then shifts to an analysis of Shakespeare's tragedy, tracing its sources and delving into the key elements of his work. The thesis subsequently compares and contrasts these two works, examining both their characters and content. Special attention is given to the character of Iago and his manipulative techniques, both psychological and physical, which play a fundamental role in both the novella and the tragedy.