Othello: The protagonist and hero of the play. A Christian Moor, general of the armies of Venice, Othello is an eloquent and physically powerful figure, respected by all those around him. Despite his high status, it nevertheless easy prey to insecurity because of his age, his life as a soldier, and his race. It has …
Analysis Othello is the first black lead character in Western literature, and remains one of the most famous. The drama depicts the hero’s fall From Grace – Othello begins as a noble guy (he is a famous war hero and respected, a loving husband and a narrator telling), but at the end of the play, …