... well. The original tale "Un Capitano Moro," from Cinthio's Hecatommithi describes a rather familiar situation in which a Moorish Captain marries a beautiful woman Desdemona and is plotted against by his jealous ensign. Shakespeare's Othello is very closely related to this tragedy, the only major differences being that it has been condensed and dramatized. The characters are all given names and personalities along with motives ... and feelings. The hero, who was previously known as simply "the Moor" becomes Othello. Othello, much more than most of Shakespeare's tragedies, embodies the tr...

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... intentionally 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- ... . He believes that Desdemona has been unfaithful because he is black, mysterious, and older. In truth, none of these things matter to Desdemona. She loves Othello deeply and purely for who he is. Language In Othello, Shakespeare u...

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• Grade Level: High School

... or in modern twentieth century works, the traits of the 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 a stereotype. The bulging, brawny ... a person, or even as a distant role-model, if they do not embody desirable traits? (Shakespeare Resource Center n.pag.) The interrelation between categories does not stop there, however. It also complements his character in deal...

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