I consider Othello to be a tragic hero because throughout the play he demonstrates heroic characteristics. For example, Othello is appointed as a general in the Venetian army and dispatched to Cyprus by the Duke of Venice to fight the Ottomans (Bevington, 2014):
Valiant Othello, we must straight employ you Against the general enemy Ottoman. (Shakespeare, 1604, 1.3.50-51)
Furthermore, Othello demonstrates heroic characteristic because even though at certain times his actions were wrong or questionable, he always owned his decisions.
I identify that Othello has two significant flaws that lead to his demise. First, he is incredibly gullible, readily accepting what Iago is telling him as fact. Second, he becomes very jealous, believing
Valiant Othello, we must straight employ you Against the general enemy Ottoman. (Shakespeare, 1604, 1.3.50-51)
Furthermore, Othello demonstrates heroic characteristic because even though at certain times his actions were wrong or questionable, he always owned his decisions.
I identify that Othello has two significant flaws that lead to his demise. First, he is incredibly gullible, readily accepting what Iago is telling him as fact. Second, he becomes very jealous, believing