... realising this and therefore provides deep insight into Othello's feelings and personality. In this passage Shakespeare attempts to show Othello at his weakest point and therefore finalises Othello's characterisation as a tragic hero. He uses multiple techniques such as imagery or repetition to emphasise his idea of Othello having degraded himself from an honest man to a tyrant in a matter of hours. In this ... dominated by religious imagery especially concerning to hell. They frequently contrast each other as he still speaks of Desdemona being "heavenly " while sentencing himself to be...

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• Approx Pages: 6

KEY LITERARY ELEMENTS SETTING Othello is not confined to a single place. Act I of the play takes place in Venice. Act II moves on to Cyprus, where the rest of the ... created an aura of romance and mystery around the dark Moor, and he puts poetic language and thoughts in his mouth to strengthen the image. Othello is Shakespeare's most unusual tragic hero. He is a combination of opposites. He is a black' man with a noble nature. In the beginning of the play, he is proud, intelligent, calm, patient, and self-confident. Once ... responsibility for his dastardly deed and for being stupidly led...

• Word Count: 4125
• Approx Pages: 17
• Grade Level: High School