... extreme sorrow, especially as a consequence of a tragic flaw, moral weakness, or inability to cope with unfavorable circumstances."" The main character in each, Othello in Othello and Oedipus the King in Oedipus King, both are brought to ruin and suffer extreme sorrow as a consequence of both a tragic flaw, and ... allow the tragedy to occur. They both act violently and irrationally when confronted with unfavorable circumstances. They also both didn't trust the right people- Othello didn't trust his wife, and Oedipus didn't trust the Oracles, or even Tiresias. This allowed the doorway t...

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... 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 ... and jealousy, and thus transcends these conventions. This may be why it is easier for us to understand the characters and their actions in Othello. In conclusion, it is difficult to evaluate whether Shakespeare's characters have acted honourably or not, especially in a modern context. I believe this .....

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• Grade Level: High School