Othello, by William Shakespeare, as a tragedy

The play 'Othello', by William Shakespeare is a classic Shakespearian tragedy as it follows the conventions that the hero's downfall is caused by a character flaw. It is also seen as a classic Shakespearian tragedy as the hero's flaw is exposed by an external influence. Although despite having a flawed character, the hero possesses other good qualities. Shakespeare uses different dramatic techniques to contribute to tragedy.
<Tab/>The idea that the hero's downfall is caused by a character flaw is one convention of a tragic play in which the play 'Othello' follows. As the hero…