Othello: A hero
Othello by William Shakespeare is one of his enigmatic tragic plays. Shakespeare 's intricately woven tale sees characters influence each other to an extent that the initial presentation of a character is almost unrecognizable as the play unfolds. Inevitably this is can be the sole trait in tragedy, an outcome of exterior circumstances or individuals influencing an otherwise stable and predictable personality. Shakespeare 's genius is revealed with a focus on Othello 's background as a mercenary soldier since his early childhood. Othello 's position is one of respect, as a successful soldier and general, he is honorable. The audience is introduced to him when he has just married Desdemona, yet in a short span of time, he murders …show more content…
For example, unknown to Othello, Lago suspected him of having an affair with Emilia, his wife, as he say "It is thought abroad that 'twixt my sheets / He has done my office" (1.3.369–370). Again, Emilia gave the offensive "handkerchief" to the evil Lago, which makes Desdemona guilty of a crime she did not commit, but even if Emilia was present as this scene panned out, she kept silent. So Othello cannot be blamed for wrong assumptions when presented with such convincing evidence. Also, Emilia could perhaps want to inflict pain on Othello in the guise of revenge, she must have been slighted when Othello settled for the more suitable Desdemona. Emilia is wayward and rebellious with unprecedented disdain towards her father, while Desdemona is the exact opposite. Othello was besotted by her at the start of the play. However, the shenanigans surrounding the whole plot result in Othello 's murderous attitude towards his wife. For instance, "cistern for foul toads / To knot and gender in," (4.2.63–64). Othello now sees Desdemona as a despicable creature. Emilia may not have known the magnitude of her role in the tragic death of Desdemona and Othello; evident when she confesses the truth about the handkerchief, albeit when it was too late. And, Emilia knows this is a gift that is a mascot of Othello and Desdemona 's love (3.3.294–303), and yet she still gives it to Lago …show more content…
Shakespeare proves this as Othello, tragically ends his life. He identifies himself as part of yet an excluded member of Venice. In line with his impressive and profound speech (1.3.127-168), he now feels none of the awkwardness he felt in this scene. As if uncaring and filled with grief in his last moments he lapses into a cries of "O fool! fool! fool! "but then he quietens down and with a dignity and serenity that qualifies him respect (5.2.332). Also, in his last speech (5.2.341-354) he identifies himself with the Turks, those who were a threat revealing himself as an outsider and agreeable to the fact as he deals with his own greatest adversary in dead, and that is himself,
Othello by William Shakespeare is one of his enigmatic tragic plays. Shakespeare 's intricately woven tale sees characters influence each other to an extent that the initial presentation of a character is almost unrecognizable as the play unfolds. Inevitably this is can be the sole trait in tragedy, an outcome of exterior circumstances or individuals influencing an otherwise stable and predictable personality. Shakespeare 's genius is revealed with a focus on Othello 's background as a mercenary soldier since his early childhood. Othello 's position is one of respect, as a successful soldier and general, he is honorable. The audience is introduced to him when he has just married Desdemona, yet in a short span of time, he murders …show more content…
For example, unknown to Othello, Lago suspected him of having an affair with Emilia, his wife, as he say "It is thought abroad that 'twixt my sheets / He has done my office" (1.3.369–370). Again, Emilia gave the offensive "handkerchief" to the evil Lago, which makes Desdemona guilty of a crime she did not commit, but even if Emilia was present as this scene panned out, she kept silent. So Othello cannot be blamed for wrong assumptions when presented with such convincing evidence. Also, Emilia could perhaps want to inflict pain on Othello in the guise of revenge, she must have been slighted when Othello settled for the more suitable Desdemona. Emilia is wayward and rebellious with unprecedented disdain towards her father, while Desdemona is the exact opposite. Othello was besotted by her at the start of the play. However, the shenanigans surrounding the whole plot result in Othello 's murderous attitude towards his wife. For instance, "cistern for foul toads / To knot and gender in," (4.2.63–64). Othello now sees Desdemona as a despicable creature. Emilia may not have known the magnitude of her role in the tragic death of Desdemona and Othello; evident when she confesses the truth about the handkerchief, albeit when it was too late. And, Emilia knows this is a gift that is a mascot of Othello and Desdemona 's love (3.3.294–303), and yet she still gives it to Lago …show more content…
Shakespeare proves this as Othello, tragically ends his life. He identifies himself as part of yet an excluded member of Venice. In line with his impressive and profound speech (1.3.127-168), he now feels none of the awkwardness he felt in this scene. As if uncaring and filled with grief in his last moments he lapses into a cries of "O fool! fool! fool! "but then he quietens down and with a dignity and serenity that qualifies him respect (5.2.332). Also, in his last speech (5.2.341-354) he identifies himself with the Turks, those who were a threat revealing himself as an outsider and agreeable to the fact as he deals with his own greatest adversary in dead, and that is himself,