Othello Essay In the play Othello by William Shakespeare, Othello is not a monster, but a tragic hero. ... The Duke himself also goes on to describe Othello as valiant Othello'. ... Such imagery is part of the Othello music' in the play to reinforce the romantic image of Othello to show he is not a monster. Othello is alienated because of his race, and this leads to his racial insecurity. ... As a tragic hero, Othello's race and alienation are perhaps one of the flaws in his character that leads to his downfall. ...
How does the dialogue develop your response to the character of Othello? Othello is extremely nave and pitiful. ... This last quote I feel takes us back to the race differences. Othello is considered to be evil and sinister in Venetian society, as he is black, yet he has moulded himself into Venetian ways of life, beginning to believe himself, that he is of white race. ... Othello....