... 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

... adds to the irony of the constant reference to Iago as "honest Iago". It also contrasts the Venetian way of social dealing with the open nature of Othello. Othello is clever, as his style and military prowess show but is to content of Venice he is na •ve. He is too trusting and misunderstands ... fortunes, That I have passed. (1.3, ln 149-152) Brabantio enjoyed having Othelo over to talk. He liked the stories, and he obviously acted like he liked Othello, or Othello would not have gotten the impression that he loved him. As soon as Brabantio learns about Othellos secret he is outraged....

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• Grade Level: High School