Othello's insecurity, his pride and his impulsiveness are major personality flaws that bring about this transformation. ... Pride is another of Othello's flaws that slowly destroys him and those around him. ... Othello shows this flaw when he finds Cassio and Montano in a brawl. ... Othello's personality flaws are explored by Shakespeare through the events of the play. ... These flaws cause Othello to undergo his transformation from gentle and kind, to a man who is overcome with jealousy and vengeance. ...

• Word Count: 1190
• Approx Pages: 5
• 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