Othello: Jealousy, Proof, and Invented Stories

This discussion group focuses on William Shakespeare's Othello, specifically exploring themes of betrayal and the psychology of suspicion. Participants examine selected scenes to analyze how doubt influences the interpretation of evidence and how language shifts when suspicion is treated as fact. Discussion topics include the nature of persuasion without proof and the distinction between seeking reassurance versus demanding loyalty. Prior reading of the full play is not required.