Othello's flaws include racial insecurity, an over trusting nature and sexual jealousy caused by Iago. ... As a tragic hero, Othello's race and alienation are perhaps one of the flaws in his character that leads to his downfall. In addition to this, another flaw in Othello's character is his over-trusting nature towards Iago. ... However this flaw' is not entirely Othello's, as Iago proves to be a deceptive character as shown when he plots in his soliloquies. ... His flaws lead to his inevitable downfall. ...

• Word Count: 1048
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

Perhaps Othello's victimization was not purely due to his own flaws, rather his circumstances which may have contributed to his downfall? ... Othello's gullibility is arguably his greatest weakness for he places his trust in the most flawed of beings - Iago. ... This statement proves Othello's gullibility, perhaps due to his soldierly upbringing and circumstances, but perhaps also due to an inner flaw or weakness. ... As such, Iago finds yet another inner flaw to exploit. ... Othello was as much a victim of personal flaws as he was of circumstance. ...

• Word Count: 1483
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

As in all Shakespearian tragedies, however, the main character has one fatal flaw. In the case of Othello, this flaw also happened to be his love for Desdemona, but it is the love of a jealous man. ... Iago later begins to fill Othello's head full of rubbish that Othello begins to believe, because he trusts Iago. ... Iago tricks Othello into thinking Cassio is speaking of Desdemona, and thus Othello's wrath comes to a head. ... What charge could one have against Othello? ...

• Word Count: 856
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

In Shakespeare's Othello, envy flows as the main crux of betrayal and leads to the demise of Othello. ... Iago is the catalyst of all resentful acts, against Othello. ... Iago tells Othello that he will talk to Cassio about Desdemona while Othello hides to watch Cassio's emotions. ... In Othello, jealousy mimics a pest among society. ... Jealousy is one of mankind's unavoidable flaws, it attacks mankind as a virus attacks the body: "O! ...

• Word Count: 1168
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School