![]() ![]() He treats his wife with little to no respect and eventually smothers her to death. ![]() Iago’s manipulative words convince Othello that his wife is unfaithful from then on he begins to lose his noble traits. Othello’s downfall is set into motion when the jealous Iago begins planting seeds of doubt into Othello’s already insecure mind. What makes Othello a tragic hero is he experiences a tragic downfall. However, Othello doesn’t realize his insecurities have taken over his life until it is too late and his tragic downfall has already hit rock bottom. Iago was easily able to convince Othello that Desdemona has been unfaithful. Oh, curse of marriage That we can call these delicate creatures ours And not their appetites!” (3.3.283-286). His vulnerability makes him an easy target for Iago to manipulate his mind he begins to believe that he isn’t good enough for Desdemona: “She’s gone, I am abused, and my relief Must be to loathe her. Othello is the only black character and an outsider in Venice brings upon many insecurities. However, the core of these problems and his main tragic flaw is his insecurities. There are many undesirable traits in Othello, like his jealousy and gullibility. Othello is a tragic hero because of his tragic flaw. Othello’s nobility is quite evident, however, he does have traits that can be viewed as tragic flaws. These traits are greatly admired among characters of Othello including Iago who admits that Othello is “of a constant loving, noble nature will prove to Desdemona A most dear husband” (2.1.290-292). Although he is sometimes portrayed as violent, Othello’s loving nature can be seen in instances such as when he speaks about Desdemona. Othello, despite coming from a rough past, is an honorable war hero and the general of the Venetian army.Īlong with his social stature, Othello also has a noble heart. Othello can be considered a noble character because he is one of high social ranking and he has a genuine heart. For someone to be a tragic hero, they must first be a noble character. ![]() This perspective is based on the fact that Othello was actually driven by blind anger and his blind. A closer look reveals that Othello may not be the tragic hero. In light of this deeper analysis, it would not be incorrect to state that the actual tragic hero of Othello may not be the character of Othello (Iyasere 2009). However, a deeper insight and closer analysis tends to show a deeper picture. The sympathy that is generally directed towards the character of Othello is based on the apparent plot that Shakespeare has presented. However, modern interpretations of the play have helped to shed a new light on the subject, driving literature analysts to reconsider their opinion of considering the character of Othello to be the actual tragic hero of Shakespeare's play Othello. It is only natural to consider the character of Othello as the tragic hero of Shakespeare's Othello. The discussion will also attempt to compare the presence of Emilia as the tragic hero of the play in comparison to the presence of the character of Othello as the tragic hero. In order to do so, the discussion will present examples from the play in an attempt to substantiate arguments and form clear arguments. In addition, the paper will attempt to highlight an alternative character in the play: Emilia as the actual tragic hero of the play. This paper will attempt to question the perception that considers the character of Othello to be the tragic hero of Shakespeare's play Othello. Primary relevance in the play is associable with the character of Emilia. In this area, the discussion will essentially propose that the character of Othello (the protagonist) holds secondary relevance. This discussion will attempt to contribute to this expansive body of literature by bringing forth a new side of the picture. Others have chosen to highlight the presence of different themes in the play with regard to the manner in which modern day literature seeks inspiration from Othello. While some researchers have chosen to analyze Othello, others have chosen to reflect on the relevance of different characters in the play. There is an expansive body of literature that is present with regard to the play of Othello and its characters. Because of its varied and current themes of racism, love, jealousy, and betrayal, Othello is still often performed in professional and community theatres alike and has been the basis for numerous operatic, film, and literary adaptations. The work revolves around four central characters: Othello, a Moorish general in the Venetian army his wife Desdemona his lieutenant, Cassio and his trusted ensign Iago (Adney 2010). ![]() Othello, the Moor of Venice is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in approximately 1603, and based on the Italian short story Un Capitano Moro (A Moorish Captain) by Cinthio, a disciple of Boccaccio, first published in 1565. ![]()
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