The Complete Winter's Tale

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Jealousy drives Leontes to irrational behavior in The Winter's Tale, paralleling Othello's but with a crucial difference—an oracle's message alters his course. Despite the implausibility of his transformation, Leontes ultimately redeems himself, shifting the narrative from tragedy to a more comedic, uplifting conclusion. This interplay of emotions and redemption highlights themes of jealousy and forgiveness within the play.