A tragic hero can be described as one who is responsible for his or her own fate, meets a tragic death, falls from a great or high position, has a tragic flaw, and is bound to make an unwise judgment. Indeed, Othello is a victim to all of these descriptions. He meets a tragic death when he kills himself, unable to face the revolting truth of misperception. He falls from a very high military position as general of Cyprus. He also makes an unwise judgment when he believes Desdemona is being unfaithful. Last, but not least, Othello has a tragic flaw, which is being too trustworthy, naïve, and gullible.

Othello is a Moor with a high military position in Venice. Despite the fact that he is the only Moor in Venice, he is honored and respected by most of the people. Iago, the perpetrator of Othello's downfall...