... -time period idealistic people (Pre-Christian and Christian times). But even with these tragic flaws, they would probably both still had fallen to the same fate, based on what was prophesied for Oedipus and his ignoring of it, and the ignorance by Othello on what was planned by Othello's antagonist that he was determined to carry out some way. The characters posses other ... to act irrationally and violent when he is in a sticky situation. When Othello even slightly suspects his wife of cheating on him, Othello rages and He disbelieves his wife's pleadings that she never had an extramari...

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... character and circumstances lead to his downfall. In the beginning of William Shakespeare's tragedy, Othello, the main character, Othello is a kind, gentle and loving man. However by the end of the play he has become vengeful and homicidal. Othello's insecurity, his pride and his impulsiveness are major personality flaws that bring about this transformation. It is these aspects of his character, along with ... of conversation or for I am declined Into the vale of years She's gone " (3.3.263-67). Pride is another of Othello's flaws that slowly destroys him and those around him. As a Gene...

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... not a monster, but a tragic hero. This is a noble person of importance with a flaw in their character that leads to their downfall. Othello's flaws include racial insecurity, an over trusting nature and sexual jealousy caused by Iago. However he is a hero, proving himself a valiant general and devoted husband with many noble qualities. These are ... and Desdemona and begins to suspect infidelity. In addition to this, characters such as Brabantio display racial hostility towards Othello by openly referring to him as the Moor'. This serves to further increase Othello's racial insecurity....

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... Iago is an extremely effective villain, it would have been much harder for him to succeed in deceiving so many characters if it weren't for each character's flaws and weaknesses, which are very apparent in Othello. Othello's flaws and weaknesses within himself contribute a great deal to his downfall. He is very prone to jealousy, mainly because of his insecurities about his background and fitting ... into the Venetian society. Othello was very easily made jealous of Cassio. While Iago was very persuasive, Othello's jealousy once prompted, drove him to the extend of killing his own ... ...

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... Iago is an extremely effective villain, it would have been much harder for him to succeed in deceiving so many characters if it weren't for each character's flaws and weaknesses, which are very apparent in Othello. Othello's flaws and weaknesses within himself contribute a great deal to his downfall. He is very prone to jealousy, mainly because of his insecurities about his background and fitting ... into the Venetian society. Othello was very easily made jealous of Cassio. While Iago was very persuasive, Othello's jealousy once prompted, drove him to the extend of killing his own ... ...

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... -spoken, loving, and rational general to an animalistic, malicious monster who uses Iago's bestial vocabulary. While one can consider Iago the sole cause of Othello's downfall, cause can also be found within Othello himself. It is Othello's intrinsic internal flaws of jealousy, naivety, inability to judge character and the inherent vulnerability of love that causes his downfall. "My life upon her faith," in this ... that will play on this intensity. Iago does not initiate Othello's jealousies and Iago needs only to carefully tutor to Othello's own weaknesses and flaws. The symbolic "gree...

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... be seen in tragedies such as Sophocles' Oedipus Rex where it would be the hero's destiny to be overcome and brought down by his own internal flaws. Shakespeare was a prolific writer and among his works exist ten tragedies, each of which are governed by varying levels of ancient Greek and contemporary ... to be far too indecisive and unfocused to be seen as a man of great stature and power. Also, one could say that Hamlet's tragic flaws are not even responsible for his downfall in the first place. It is clear right from the very start that it would be his duty and ... destiny to kill hi...

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... tragic hero abound. How did this role become a force in literature? The credit goes to none other than Shakespeare and his classic work Othello. Othello embodies the very essence of what has come to be known as the tragic hero. To often is the tragic hero looked upon as ... stop there, however. It also complements his character in dealing with the play's antagonists. The evils of the antagonists are immediately contrasted by Othello's righteous traits. More important that dealing with particular characters is how he deals with the more controversial situations of the play, namely racism ...

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... , generous and trusting and as tragic hero merely a victim". However, is it fair to infer that a man's tragic downfall, due to his own faults, can be classified as victimization? Perhaps Othello's victimization was not purely due to his own flaws, rather his circumstances which may have contributed to his downfall? As Shakespeare's masterful plot unfolds, it is witnessed that both ... Othello's weaknesses and circumstances contributed equally to his downfall. Othello is a man shrouded in mystery and "otherness". This "noble Moor" is a man of honour, discipline and love. Yet this brillian...

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... man's office" to do so. She is therefore dependent on Benedick, a man, to carry out this vengeance on her behalf. Beatrice recognises the flaws of male honour, saying that "manhood has melted into curtsies, valour into compliment, and men are only turned into tongue, and trim ones too ... , they will fall into the typical Elizabethan patriarchal marriage, with Beatrice as a subservient, "honourable" wife. Although they have parallels, Othello and Much Ado About Nothing are two very different plays. Much Ado About Nothing is set within the conventions of the time, so the audience ... man's...

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... importance for readers. This statement applies to Shakespeare's tragedy 'Othello' which discusses human flaws such as the weakness of trust under influences of deception, the nature of pride to be replaced by irrational jealousy and how love is vulnerable to societal influences. Because of these messages, 'Othello' remains relevant to readers through time and age. Through Iago's ... I challenge that I may profess due to the Moor my lord' in defence against Brabantio's anger demonstrates how the patriarchal expectations of the Elizabethan context strengthens her faith in Othello....

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... the third characteristic is a moment of self-realisation or self-awareness and the last characteristic is that the fall of the hero results in death. Othello is portrayed as a well-respected citizen within the Venetian society. He can be seen as an intelligent and heroic military leader whose skill is indeed ... that is, he can never be who he truly is, he is either a Venetian or the "Moor". It is because of Othello's flaws, that is his egocentric nature and his alienation in society, which leads to his manipulation by Iago. Everyone within the Venetian society, including ... been provi...

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... the third characteristic is a moment of self-realisation or self-awareness and the last characteristic is that the fall of the hero results in death. Othello is portrayed as a well-respected citizen within the Venetian society. He can be seen as an intelligent and heroic military leader whose skill is indeed ... that is, he can never be who he truly is, he is either a Venetian or the "Moor". It is because of Othello's flaws, that is his egocentric nature and his alienation in society, which leads to his manipulation by Iago. Everyone within the Venetian society, including ... been provi...

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... is no chance in breaking up the marriage, but Iago assures him that "blood is made dull with the act of sport," she will lose interest in Othello and seek sexual satisfaction elsewhere. (II.i.222) Iago leads him to believe Des will cheat with Cassio, to deter this Iago tells Roderigo he must start ... content you. /I follow him to serve my turn upon him." (Act I, Scene I) In this story good does prevail and Iago is killed in the end. In Othello, Shakespeare uses many different types of irony. In many of the situations he uses verbal irony, when a character states one thing but means anot...

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... a tragic play regarding jealousy and its decomposing effects on the human psychology. I. Characterization of Othello A. General in Army 1. Knows how to act without hesitation 2. Self-reliant B. Married to Desdemona 1. Young Love 2. Lacks Trust C. Idealistic D. Passionate 1. Love for Desdemona 2. Passion oozes in every endeavor II. Flaws of Othello A. Jealousy - Blackamoor heritage B. Ignorance 1. Doesn't know whom to trust 2. Mistakes Iago as loyal III. Decomposition of ... Othello's Mind A. Iago's half-truths and lies B. Insecurity within Othello IV. Othello's Revenge A. Smothers Desde...

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... involved powers is what makes it Shakespeare's ultimate tragedy. All tragedies contain a strong heroic character that is sympathised with by the responders, as in Othello where he is first considered "great" however is brought under by someone more cunning, i.e. Iago. His change in personality can be seen where he ... , and not first consult Desdemona or Cassio about their actions; " I"ll not expostulate with her this night Iago- (Othello) It is true that everyone has their flaws, but Othello was unable to control his or believe the truth which makes him a man possessed and a tragic hero....

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... . Iago openly divulges his plan of destruction, which incorporates jealousy as the key factor. He intends to create a strong Burke 2 sense of greed in Othello by setting up the mirage of an affair between Desdemona and Cassio. Iago says, "[Cassio] takes [Desdemona ]by the palm: ay, well said, ... own. Jealousy is the source of pain and death for these tragic characters; the green-eyed monster has succeeded in killing them. However, Othello is not the only person that Iago inflicts jealousy on to. Iago uses his astute verbosity to influence others attitude towards the Moor. Iago ... you, ...

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... the man who speaks of this love to betray his wife. Shakespeare, however, was able to do it with one character. What is Othello's motivation in ruining Othello's life? Iago is a complex character who can't be analyzed in simple terms. Like many people, Iago can be mysterious and baffling. ... Shakespeare was obviously fascinated by the man.He gave Iago more lines than any other character in his work, including Hamlet, King Lear, or Othello? (Contour). Although Iago is a sinister villain in the play, he seems to have no history of dirty deeds. In fact, almost every ... character in the p...

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... Othello question Desdemona's loyalty. Iago does this, in order to gain Othello's trust so that he may attempt to supplant Cassio as Othello's chief lieutenant. Through out this ploy the fact that Othello is black makes him uncertain of himself, however his being Black does not directly lead to his down fall. All of the flaws ... which are displayed in Othello are simply ... human qualities. Jealously is displayed by many of Shakespeare's characters as is self doubt. These are the two primary factors in Othello's down fall. He becomes jells of Cassio, one of his ... that he is alone. Hi...

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... fact he was a very violent drunk. During his drunkenness, he gets into an altercation with Montano, whom he wounds very badly. Hearing the fight, Othello leaves his wedding bed to investigate. He is appalled by Cassio's foolish and rash behavior, and removes him from the position of lieutenant. Iago used ... a fact of which he was well aware, to his own advantage. In a sense, this scene sets Iago's entire plan for takes motion. Othello is a very complex character. He is a difficult character to analyze due to the fact that readers cannot decide whether to sympathize with him or be ... ...

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... and love, to unhappiness and distrust. He was superior over every other man as a heroic soldier and he was very well respected by everyone. Othello, a black Moor, has spent his life as a soldier and become a general in the army of Venice, Italy. He was a citizen ... Othello's negative aspects was that of jealousy. "It is the green-eyed monster," Iago tells Othello, becomes a symbol representing Othello's dark feelings, a description of what is going through his head. Iago's speech was also deeply ironic, since it points out Othello's flaws, and the roots of his tragedy. Othello ... had n...

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... Othello question Desdemona's loyalty. Iago does this, in order to gain Othello's trust so that he may attempt to supplant Cassio as Othello's chief lieutenant. Through out this ploy the fact that Othello is black makes him uncertain of himself, however his being Black does not directly lead to his down fall. All of the flaws ... which are displayed in Othello are simply ... human qualities. Jealously is displayed by many of Shakespeare's characters as is self doubt. These are the two primary factors in Othello's down fall. He becomes jells of Cassio, one of his ... that he is alone. Hi...

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... actions. Poisoned by Iago's lies and persuasion, the Moor mistakenly continues to let his blind jealousy affect his mind before analyzing the facts with reason. Unfortunately, this conflict also made Othello internalize the prejudices of people surrounded him, that a black man could never be truly loved by someone like Desdemona. Furthermore, these two examples of imagery give a deep meaning to ... the war is over, and his love story just in its beginning. However, he had flaws that sparked his emotional collapse later on. For example, to writer and CliffNote's critic Carey Gray, Othello...

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... have persisted in human society. Therefore it is no surprise that when these themes become the most important part of the storyline in Othello. It is the ability of a piece of literature to move the crowds by the core values and human emotions of each and ... many people experience the love he felt and how that love was tarnished Shakespeare was excellent at highlighting the noble characteristics of Othello by creating eloquent speech. Despite Othello's eloquence as demonstrated by the description of his 'whole course of love' before the senators, he was extremely humble ... in expr...

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... at Rhodes and Cyprus. There is no question that Iago merited the position. To rub salt in the wound Iago believed that his wife, Emilia, and Othello have been intimate. "And it is thought abroad that "twixt my sheets H"as done my office" (1.3.381-382). Still there is no catharsis for Iago ... It is not just a coincidence that Iago was vying for a better position earlier in the story. It is entirely feasible that before the rough and harsh Othello loved Desdemona, he may have slept with Emilia. Maybe he even promised to look after her husband if she consorted with him. Obviously, Iago bec...

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