Othello’s Tragic Flaws In Shakespeare’s tragedy, Othello, jealousy sparks the tragic downfall for the hero, Othello. In this play, Othello, a moor who serves as a general in the army of Venice, experiences a great downfall caused by love, prejudice, and jealousy. All tragedies have a hero with a tragic flaw. In this tragedy, the hero loves too well, lets prejudice issues take their toll on him, and allows jealousy to rage in …showed first 75 words of 661 total…

…showed last 75 words of 661 total…has become he somewhat redeems himself by committing suicide. Othello has murdered and therefore should be killed so it is somewhat redeeming when he takes these matters into his own hands. Othello was a great military leader and hero until he allowed Iago to deceive him. His downfall began with jealousy and ended in tragedy because he loves Desdemona too well and allows prejudice feelings of others to make him feel unworthy of her love.