... 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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... 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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... . 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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... 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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... 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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... ' uses- (Act 1. Sc 3. line 21) Actions like this also indicate that perhaps Desdemona's affair' was not so much about a betrayal of the love of Othello and Desdemona, but rather that his pride was hurt. A hero is supposed to be a person who has great strength this does not only mean strength of the ... for Desdemona to actually have an affair. It didn't occur to him, that it would be practically impossible since people always surrounded her. After Othello was convinced rather easily, that Desdemona had cheated on him with Cassio, he began to plan to murder her. He decided that Desdemona ...

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... in today's world; they often hide the inner appearance of a person's identity. They mask the individual's true motives with a veneer. In Shakespeare's Othello, Iago is no different than a deceptive individual who lives two lives: a trustworthy friend in front of people and a mysterious self-centered manipulative villain who ... an edge over his preys. Iago uses his victims' weaknesses and emotions to influence his ideas over them: Roderigo's obsessive lust for Desdemona, Othello's doubt and Cassio's trust. The act of Iago's manipulation begins right from Act I. Roderigo's gullible and n...

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... All from a list that was compiled by the great Aristotle, one that was implemented throughout the course of his works as well. What exactly contributes to Othello's tragic heroism? He was depicted as having a "noble" stature, along with a high position of authority within his culture. Since he was a General ... /Commander of the armed forces within Venice, Italy; later on, he was promoted to Governor. Othello was also great, but was somewhat far from perfect. Which in turn, distinguishes a "fatal" flaw of his, which was his lack of self esteem; moreover ... , hold a high position of autho...

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... , a small single flaw, causes numerous deaths and leads Othello into his own downfall. Othello's single flaw of gullibility affects him greatly. It changes Othello to a bestial person and deteriorates him until he meets his grave. How can something so small grow to be so effective? Simply because gullibility triggers Othello's many other flaws. Despite the fact that he is looked on as admirable and ... dignified, Othello possesses numerous flaws. His gullibility is the flaw that sparks them all: his insecurity, short temper, his killing nature (as he is the general in ... an army), and ...

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... impulsive brought upon this tragedy and as Lodovico said to Iago for his malicious doing "look on the tragic loading of this bed" (Meyer 1129). Othello's hamartia made him vulnerable to his outcome. These are examples of tragedies and how their tragic flaws lead protagonist to their misfortunes. The tragic flaw is almost always responsible for the protagonist's downfall. For example ... , Othello's jealously and impulsiveness brings about his disgrace. Iago manipulates Othello into thinking that Desdemona is unfaithful, by using his conversation with Cassio as a decoy. Othello then respo...

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... of the animal images belong to Iago, himself being a serpent (devil). Iago is notorious for being a master manipulator throughout literature. He is one of Shakespeare's most baleful villains. Iago is Othello's most dependable advisor. Throughout the play, Iago is often referred to "honest Iago." This shows his capability of deceiving others so that not only do they not suspect ... preys on easy targets. This man manipulates everyone that surrounds him, including Cassio, Roderigo, and the Moor, Othello. He uses his actions to create jealousy and rage among the characters. Iago takes adva...

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