Othello Test

Will Fleming
World Lit
Ms. Williams
Dec 6, 2007

Tragedy in Othello

The tragedy of the play is that at the end everyone realized they were being duped and tricked by Iago and that Othello
took responsibility for his actions and he killed himself. He is like Oedipus in the way that they both took responsibility for
their actions and punished themselves for it. Oedipus blinded himself, and Othello killed himself. Othello's actions are
represented throughout the characters of the play.
Othello either makes or brakes Iago's plan. If Othello does not fall for Iago's tricks, then Iago would have finished only half
of the plan. Iago does however, find ways to "plant a seed" of destruction.
Othello is pretty much the "top dog" in this play. If Iago can take down Othello he should have no trouble getting what he
wants. Iago uses his wit and determination to fool Othello. Othello is intertwined with all of the characters and therefore
affects them all. If Othello does not buy into what Iago is saying, then the only person to die is Rodrigo. This would not help
Iago to complete his mission.
Iago depends on Othello's trusting of his war buddies. Othello unknowingly helps Iago to succeed. All of the main
characters of the play are harmed in some way by the will of Iago through Othello. Othello eventually becomes Iago's puppet.
Because of this, Othello affects everyone in the play.