Character Review: Othello

Tragedy is a unique and very powerful tool in classic literature. As a common standard in tragedy, the protagonist, or "tragic hero" is of high standing who is faced with some opposing force whether internal or external. This writing style is of great popularity mostly for the reason of having common ground with the real life, lives of most people who can associate with the characters of the piece of literature work. The definition of "tragic" could be explained as something very unfortunate, event or person that are not likely to win love of the surrounding world. Thus Othello in the play represents an aura of misery and unhappiness, the feeling of which is communicated in every line of the text. Hero is an example of nobility and of personal outstanding abilities. View the rest of this article