... , 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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... 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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... 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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... 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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... reputation in the play. Though clearly a good person from the heart, because of Cassio's persuasion of reputation and honor, he is undone by his own flaws. After getting drunk, attacking Montano, and being fired from lieutenancy by Othello, Cassio's words and wailings openly expresses his regard for his own reputation. The following quote illustrates Cassio's view on reputation, CASSIO - "Reputation, reputation, ... your Lordship call her back." (Shakespeare 4.1.278-9). This quote tells the readers and audience that a woman with a good reputation is required to be obedient and faithful,...

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