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The Discussion of "Othello, the Moor of Venice" as a tragedy
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The Discussion of "Othello, the Moor of Venice" as a tragedy
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Thesis: William Shakespeare's "Othello, the Moor of Venice" is a drama that embodies or
exemplifies the Aristotelian tragedy via the hamartia's act that is executed by the play's
protagonist, Othello, who depicts the attributes of a tragic hero.
I. The Aristotelian tragedy and tragic hero's definitions
a) The meaning of tragedy
i. Aristotelian tragedy's basic definition
ii. Difference between a tragedy's plot and a comedy's plot.
iii. The role of the protagonist in a tragedy
b) The meaning of a tragic hero
i. Tragic hero's six parts in alignment with the textbook's definition
II. Othello as a tragic hero
A. Othello's exemplification or characterization at the start of the drama or play
ii. Othello's noble position and power in the Venetian régime
iii. Othello's trustworthiness at the beginning of the play resulting in
Duke's overreliance on him in the wake of the war
III. The flaws of Othello that instigate his downfall
A. The impact of gossip and circumstances on Othello's traits
