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# 136 - The Psychology of Othello: Jealousy, Manipulation, & the Human Mind

October 15, 2025 • Dr. Allison Sucamele • Episode 136

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Step inside the mind of one of literature’s most powerful tragedies. In this episode of The Lemon Tree Coaching Podcast, host Dr. Allison Sucamele explores the psychological forces that shape Othello by William Shakespeare — from Othello’s deep insecurities to Iago’s chilling manipulations and Desdemona’s tragic idealism.

We’ll dive into:
🌿 How racism, imposter syndrome, and insecurity fuel Othello’s downfall
🧠 Iago as a psychological puppet master — and the dark triad traits behind his cruelty
💔 Desdemona’s tragic innocence and the psychology of idealized love
🔥 The corrosive power of jealousy, projection, and cognitive dissonance

This timeless tragedy isn’t just a story of betrayal — it’s a mirror reflecting how fear, manipulation, and systemic bias shape human behavior.

📚 Featured resources:

Projections: The New Science of Human Emotion by Karl Deisseroth
Dark Psychology and Manipulation by William Cooper

✨ For teachers: Explore my Othello Psychological Character Analysis and Othello Film Study lesson plans at The Lemon Tree by AKS on Teachers Pay Teachers.

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