How Is Othello A Tragic Hero
Erik Caballero
Mrs. Powalisz
AP English
22 November 2010
Othello as a Tragic Hero According to Aristotle’s definition of a tragic hero, is a man of high-ranking official who rose to a high position then plummeted to utter death and desolation, can be coined to the character in Shakespeare’s play, Othello, Othello. It is often considered that some tragic heroes bring upon themselves their own downfall, whereas some heroes are pawns of Fate. In this play, it can be argued that Othello did bring upon his own downfall and played a part in destiny. In Othello, Othello chooses his own destiny by believing and trusting in honest Iago and at the same time Iago is controlling Othello’s fate in his future. We often consider in today’s society
Mrs. Powalisz
AP English
22 November 2010
Othello as a Tragic Hero According to Aristotle’s definition of a tragic hero, is a man of high-ranking official who rose to a high position then plummeted to utter death and desolation, can be coined to the character in Shakespeare’s play, Othello, Othello. It is often considered that some tragic heroes bring upon themselves their own downfall, whereas some heroes are pawns of Fate. In this play, it can be argued that Othello did bring upon his own downfall and played a part in destiny. In Othello, Othello chooses his own destiny by believing and trusting in honest Iago and at the same time Iago is controlling Othello’s fate in his future. We often consider in today’s society