Emotion in Literature

Literature is often a reflection of the expression of human emotions. Many authors incorporate their emotions into their work, virtues and vices. Several novels and plays delve into the complications of the human mind. 

In Othello, many of the characters are motivated by vices. Iago embraces his evilness, only justifying it by claiming that Othello slept with his wife, and that Cassio was picked over him to be Othello's Lieutenant. From this suspicion, Iago claims a hatred for woman, manipulates other characters to his desire, and destroys relationships. Another character, Roderigo, is motivated by his blind love for Desdemona, denying all truth to get his way.

In the Lord of the Flies, Ralph and Jack fight over who gets to rule the island. Ralph originally takes over rule, forming a democracy amongst the other children, but as hope is lost, and insanity kicks in, Jack performs a coup de tat and establishes a dictatorship. Fear plays a huge role in this novel.