S1E18 - The Tragedy of Othello

Sophie and Raymond discuss tragedy, psychopaths, jealousy, betrayal, human nature, and more and William Shakespeare's deeply existential and profound play Othello.

This episode marks our last episode of Season 1. Check out the new Mars Hill topics in the link below.

Time stamps:
3:47 - Aristotle’s vision of tragedy
10:31 - The difference between a Greek tragedy and a Shakespearean tragedy
12:37 – What is Othello’s race?
17:18 – The psychopathy of Iago
25:44 – Othello’s lack of respect respect for Desdemona
31:43 – A defense of Othello
38:43 – Lack of communication as a central theme of the play
40:33 – Themes of human nature and violence
46:57 – Shakespeare’s culture and his implicit assumptions about the world
48:33 – Does your exterior define your interior?
52:48 – Augustine’s notion of interiority and the image of God
58:24 – Othello’s cardinal sin is his lack of love

Tune in for our next episode where we discuss Rian Johnson's 2019 film Knives Out.

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Theme music is "No New Words" by Caleb Klomparens. Check out his music at https://soundcloud.com/kappamuse.

Access the NEW Stoa Mars Hill list here: https://stoausa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Mars-Hill-Topics-2022-2023-1.pdf