Othello’s Downfall Every tragic hero has a promising outlook before some fatal flaw destructs their future. Othello is introduced as a genuine character who is determined to prove his worth as a husband and noble soldier. As the general of Venice‚ he starts out in the play as honorable. He received the position of general by his outstanding excellence in the field of war. His courage‚ intelligence‚ and skill of command earned him the respect of his troops as well as his wife‚ Desdemona’s‚ love
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is that Othello is a character riddled with flaws‚ as opposed to Bradley who considered Othello a “faultless hero”‚ arguing that Othello’s absolute trust is used against him by Iago. Leavis says that Othello is “egotistical…with a habit of self-approving dramatising” which is reinforced through the quote “My parts‚ my title and my perfect soul”. Bradley’s argument in this case that the only reason Othello acted how he did was because of his fatal flaw‚ trust‚ and that despite that‚ he is a “faultless
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tragedy is the story of an individual whose downfall is brought about by specific defects in his character‚ tragic flaws. The play‚ Othello‚ is a twisted tale of deceit and revenge. Iago creates an alternate world filled with lies‚ that unfortunately consumes the trusting and naive Othello. Othello’s downfall comes about due to a combination of the influence of Iago and the fatal character flaws of the otherwise virtuous Othello. Iago absolutely hates Othello. He is angry with Othello for promoting Michael
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implications on individuals‚ through his Venetian play; Othello. He enables the audience to witness the demise of the respected protagonist as a result of his fatal flaws which are relatable to his audience. Noble Othello’s jealousy and passion is heightened by Iago; an external force who takes advantage of Othello’s naivety and trust in him. Iago’s motives for revenge are manifested in his soliloquy‚ where he reveals his hatred for the black outsider‚ as well as his jealousy of Cassio. Whilst Iago manipulates
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suspicious albeit with the wrong people. He falls for Iago’s cunning trickery (3.3)‚ yet is dismissive of Desdemona’s pleas of innocence and Emilia’s protestations (5.2). His prejudice thus causes him to be a “gull” and a “dolt” (5.2.170) for Iago’s malicious intent‚ with the antagonist taking advantage of his “free and open nature‚ / That thinks men honest that but seem to be so” (1.3.381-382). Furthermore‚ Othello’s gullibility towards Iago’s lies can be attributed to the way that Othello is a creator
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near the end of Othello reflects the eventual break down of Othello and Desdemona’s marriage. Thus‚ in Shakespeare’s Othello‚ the connotation of the religious motifs throughout are used to develop the idea that even the most loving couples have their flaws leaving them vulnerable to the destructive powers of jealousy brought on by the manipulative influences of others‚ resulting in suspicion and ultimately betrayal. The seemingly perfect love between Othello and Desdemona is initially emphasized by
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Aristotelian beliefs‚ a tragic hero is a great character whose character flaws eventually lead to their fall. Aristotle’s writing is indicative of what he believed to be a tragic hero‚ and the character Othello possesses each quality‚ meaning he is a successfully written tragic hero. He is of high status and nobility‚ both in position and character. However‚ this status does not make him perfect- he has flaws. As well‚ Othello has tragic flaws‚ which lead to his downfall and make it partially his fault. However
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Othello is one of the most famous pieces of Shakespeare’s artworks. The play shows how one’s jealousy can destroy their own life. The characters in the play also show the flaws‚ ugliness and dirtiness behind people’s kindness‚ such as betrayal‚ doubt between people and more evil things. AC Bradley‚ a well-respected Shakespearian critic‚ suggest: “Othello’s mind for all its poetry is very simple. He is not observant. His nature tends outward. He is quite free from introspection‚ and is not given
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Shakespeare uses techniques‚ characters‚ language‚ structure and form to present Othello as tragic hero. He exposes his tragic flaw‚ which consequently leads to his downfall. Othello conforms to the Aristotelian principles of tragedy‚ of the noble protagonist who undergoes ceaseless manipulation and endures suffering‚ resulting in his ultimate downfall due to hamartia. All of these techniques combine to provide a different perception of the protagonist‚ as more of an atypical victim‚ exposed to
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had taken based on their jealous feelings. The flaws within all of the characters lied within their blindness to over look Iago’s lies. What made each character jealous‚ was what they perceived as the truth. What adds to this great tragedy is that it is a love story as well. In which a man‚ Othello‚ loves Desdemona excessively and passionately‚ however he loves her unwisely. Love consumes all those who take part in it‚ and in Othello’s case his flaws lie in his loving Desdemona so blindly. It is for
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