Shakespeare's Othello: A True Tragic Hero
Shakespeare’s Othello centralizes around the drastic change of Othello’s character throughout the play. Othello also reveals the theme of tragedy as Othello is seen to be a true tragic hero. Othello initially displays admirable characteristics that a true renaissance man portrays however, contradicts them when his character deteriorates and fits the stereotypes of The typical Moor. Iago is manipulative and has an evil demeanour. Iago’s character does not change throughout the play. The play also emphasizes the impact of Iago’s vharacter however, Othello’s shift in character is far more promonent.
Othello is an accomplished man of great pride who “is from men of royal siege” and is described as valiant. He is a highly respected man who is valued for his honesty and service. Othello uses calm, measured language and describes Desdemona as “[his] dear love” and sweet Desdemona. His description of Desdemona reveals the respect he has for women. Othello speaks in the form of poetry …show more content…
This confirms how Othello centralizes around Othello being a tragic hero and his fate thereafter.
In contrast, Iago’s character does not change throughout the play. His scheming and evil character is one which remains throughout. He initially describes Othello as a “black ram” and manipulates Othello to “forget [Desdemona] was a fair woman” in order to alter Othello’s actions. Iago states that he “hates the Moor”, revealing the duplicity of his character. He wants to “abuse Othello’s ear” to alter Othello’s respected character into the stereotype of a lusty and savage ‘Moor’.
Thus, Othello is focused on the drastic change of Othello’s character, making Othello the main focus of the play. Iago does not change and thus most of the play focuses on Othello’s downfall. Thus the play should be called “Othello” because Othello is the main focus of the play and is the tragic
Othello is an accomplished man of great pride who “is from men of royal siege” and is described as valiant. He is a highly respected man who is valued for his honesty and service. Othello uses calm, measured language and describes Desdemona as “[his] dear love” and sweet Desdemona. His description of Desdemona reveals the respect he has for women. Othello speaks in the form of poetry …show more content…
This confirms how Othello centralizes around Othello being a tragic hero and his fate thereafter.
In contrast, Iago’s character does not change throughout the play. His scheming and evil character is one which remains throughout. He initially describes Othello as a “black ram” and manipulates Othello to “forget [Desdemona] was a fair woman” in order to alter Othello’s actions. Iago states that he “hates the Moor”, revealing the duplicity of his character. He wants to “abuse Othello’s ear” to alter Othello’s respected character into the stereotype of a lusty and savage ‘Moor’.
Thus, Othello is focused on the drastic change of Othello’s character, making Othello the main focus of the play. Iago does not change and thus most of the play focuses on Othello’s downfall. Thus the play should be called “Othello” because Othello is the main focus of the play and is the tragic