Shakespeare’s Genius in Presenting Tragic Elements in Othello

Resumen

This study is intended to put forth Shakespeare’s genius in presenting tragic elements with
some special reference to his best-known play ’Othello’ and the usage of words by
Shakespeare that makes the readers generally feel no difficulty at all in understanding the
conversations of the characters. In Act I: Scene I, Brabantio worries much about his missing
daughter Desdemona without knowing the fact that she is carried away/ eloped with by
Othello, the moor; he enquires about his noble Venetians and Lodovico, his kinsman, etc.
In scene III, when Iago tells Othello with sweet cunning nature that he loves him, then
Othello replies that he has known that he is full of love and honesty. Iago takes undue
advantage of his innocence and confidence and goes on deceiving him. Othello also trusts
Desdemona considering her to be a chaste lady because of his love for her. In Act IV, Iago
tells Othello how Cassio and Desdemona enjoy, and love each other. Hearing this Othello
feels very sorry for the hypocrisy of Desdemona. In Act V, Othello asks Desdemona to
confess her sin for which she feels sorry and asks him to send her to some place remote for
his mental peace. Then Emilia noticing Othello, showing her sorrow for the death informs
everyone that her mistress Desdemona is such a lady, she never lifted her eye to be tempted
by anyone, as innocent. Othello wants to be punished by the angels for his foolish act. before
this, Iago gets angry with Emilia who tells him that he is responsible for Desdemona’s death
as a liar and sadist. Knowing the truth later, through Emilia, Othello gets angry with Iago and
attacks him. Ultimately, Othello also kills himself by kissing the dead body of Desdemona