Othello (greed=destruction)

Thematic Premise-Greed, usually in the form of an obsession for money and power, often leads to a loss of personal values, sense of self, and even life. (Working) Theme Statement for Lit#1-If there is an obsession or a great amount of greed for money, power or love, then as a result there is a risk of losing personal values, a sense of self, and possibly life. When the fantasies and desires of a person …

…who he really is in the process. Both men are being consumed by an obsession of some sort. Othello because of his intense love, and Iago, because of his need for control. An excess amount of greed will often lead to the loss of self or the loss of personal values. It is obvious to see that both of these men have suffered the consequences of greed and have altered their lives for the worse