To what extent is Othello's downfall, the result of his own Character? In depth Essay.

To what extent is Othello's downfall, the result of his own Character? We are first introduced to Othello in Act One, Scene Two. This is a very intimate scene between Iago and Othello. Iago has now joined Othello and has told him about Rodrigo's betrayal of the news of his marriage to Brabantio's daughter. Iago continues his deliberate misrepresentation, swearing to Othello that he could have killed Roderigo for what he did: 'Though in the …

…preoccupation with his image is still keeping him from the admitting the truth. Still, Othello is uniquely human, his flaws and follies make him a compelling tragic figure, and his more noble aspects also make him sympathetic. Although Iago steals most of the spotlight during the play, in the end, the tragedy is Othello's. It is his pain, folly, and misfortune which reverberate and make this drama so compelling and so telling of human nature.