... identified with the aforementioned tragic hero. He has despicable rivals, respect from those around him, an important position, a romantic interest, strength and courage, and most importantly a tragic flaw. These traits are not only resounding themes throughout the play, but they also have set a precedent in ... role does not have the necessary characteristics? Some of the major ideal traits of any hero, never mind a tragic hero, are strength, courage and assertiveness. Without these, what point does the aforementioned battle between good and evil do? These traits help create a formidab...

• Word Count: 2635
• Approx Pages: 11
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

... the play when Roderigo exhibits some independence. Some time has passed and Iago is not delivering results; Roderigo has not made any progress with Desdemona. Finally, he plucks up the courage to confront Iago about the fact that his money has been spent but no results have come from it. This momentary aberration from his normal personality is short-lived indeed ... island of sanity in the midst of foolishness, stupidity, evil, and chaos. In the end, she finally comes forth with the truth and amazes them all with her tenacity and courage....

• Word Count: 2512
• Approx Pages: 10
• Grade Level: High School

... her father, to her house and tell about his adventures, of traveling through strange deserts and high mountains, and all the terrors he had endured. Desdemona loved him for his courage and sympathized with his pains; he loved that she could show pity. Desdemona enters. She is made to choose between her husband and her father before the Council. She has ... ...

• Word Count: 6585
• Approx Pages: 26
• Grade Level: High School

... has invested a lot in her relationship with Othello and is risking her father, home and lifestyle to be with him. This and her strong love for him give her the courage and strength to stand up and justify her behaviour. Her father described her as tender, fair and happy this does not mean that she should be weak or vulnerable. This ... ...

• Word Count: 2631
• Approx Pages: 11
• Grade Level: High School