Shakespeare's "Othello" ends badly, with several bodies on stage. The tragic scene offers a cautionary tale for attorneys, Michael P. Maslanka. Here's the combustible stew that brought about the carnage: Iago is a Venetian soldier. Othello is his high-ranking commander, who promotes the handsome and smooth-talking Cassio, an administrative-type, as his second-in-command, instead of Iago. An angered Iago vows vengeance.
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Commentary: "Othello" Teaches Lessons on Manipulation, Rationalization
Texas Lawyer
July 26, 2010
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