All throughout reading Shakespeare's Othello, I came to realization about the main character himself. ... What exactly contributes to Othello's tragic heroism? ... Othello was also great, but was somewhat far from perfect. ... Not only was Othello very wealthy, high in ranking, he was depicted by Shakespeare as one who was very confident, bold, and somebody who was an all around respectable human being as well. ... People have a good impression of Othello. ...

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Othello, one of William Shakespeare's tragic plays, focuses on two main characters that are both conflicted with their own insecurities. ... He has hatred towards Othello for giving Cassio the lieutenant title instead of him, so he plots revenge to get back at Othello. ... Because of this, Shakespeare creates Othello's character as someone who everyone looks up to, so that he would be worthwhile of everyone's time. ... Hamartia is a fatal flaw that leads Othello to his downfall. In this play, Othello's hamartia is jealousy. ...

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The credit goes to none other than Shakespeare and his classic work Othello. ... Iago, Othello's more obvious villain also embodies many contrasts to Othello, but in a more caustic nature. ... (Shakespeare Resource Center n.pag.) ... This takes more courage than any other problem Othello faces does (ClassicNotes: Othello n. pag.). ... This is evident in much of Othello's speech, written in graceful prose (Othello Navigator n. pag.). ...

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As Shakespeare's masterful plot unfolds, it is witnessed that both Othello's weaknesses and circumstances contributed equally to his downfall. Othello is a man shrouded in mystery and "otherness". ... Whilst it is not clear whether Shakespeare intended Othello to be a dark or olive skinned Moor, it was his intention to convey him as an outsider. ... Indeed, Othello even convinces himself of Iago's sincerity. ... Othello's other decisive weakness is his pride. ...

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William Shakespeare's tragedy, Othello, is a play centred on the theme of deception. Throughout the play, Shakespeare uses this theme to develop the plot and to bring about the downfall of the title character. ... By having this in the very first scene, Shakespeare acknowledges to the audience that deception will be a key theme in the play and will recur frequently. ... Cassio cannot face Othello yet from shame so departs as Othello enters. ... In William Shakespeare's tragedy, Othello, deception is the sole catalyst for the tragic downfall of the title character. ...

• Word Count: 1285
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• Grade Level: High School

William Shakespeare's tragedy, Othello, is a play centred on the theme of deception. Throughout the play, Shakespeare uses this theme to develop the plot and to bring about the downfall of the title character. ... By having this in the very first scene, Shakespeare acknowledges to the audience that deception will be a key theme in the play and will recur frequently. ... Cassio cannot face Othello yet from shame so departs as Othello enters. ... In William Shakespeare's tragedy, Othello, deception is the sole catalyst for the tragic downfall of the title character. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

Othello's Downfall Othello, one of Shakespeare's many tragic heroes was brought down by the manipulation and cunning of his advisor, Iago. ... Othello was a General, a military commander. ... Othello put his faith in Iago fully. ... Othello fell for the plot that Iago laid out. Because of Iago's treachery and Othello's mistakes, Othello falls as all of Shakespeare's tragic heroes do. ...

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In the Shakespearian tragedy of Othello, we witness the character of Othello fall from a position of control in Venetian society due to a combination of different reasons. ... Othello is portrayed as a well-respected citizen within the Venetian society. ... Othello is trusted by everyone in Venice being called, "valiant Othello" and "brave Othello" and described as "...more fair than black" (I, iii, 286). ... (III, iii, 203-205), using Othello's tragic flaw. ... Towards the end of Shakespeare's tragedy, Othello's stature as a tragic hero is also compromised by his failure to...

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• Grade Level: High School

In the Shakespearian tragedy of Othello, we witness the character of Othello fall from a position of control in Venetian society due to a combination of different reasons. ... Othello is portrayed as a well-respected citizen within the Venetian society. ... Othello is trusted by everyone in Venice being called, "valiant Othello" and "brave Othello" and described as "...more fair than black" (I, iii, 286). ... (III, iii, 203-205), using Othello's tragic flaw. ... Towards the end of Shakespeare's tragedy, Othello's stature as a tragic hero is also compromised by his failure to...

• Word Count: 1159
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School