The Manipulation of Othello

The Manipulation of Othello by: Rick Lindroos William Shakespeare's "Othello" presents all of the elements of a great tragedy, according to Aristotle's definition: "A tragedy is the imitation in dramatic form of an action that is serious and complete, with incidents arousing pity and fear wherewith it effects a catharsis of such emotions" (Poetics 14) He also adds, "The language used is pleasurable and throughout, appropriate to the situation in which it is used." The central …

…research available on the character flaw of Othello. Regardless of the opinions of his character, it is important to look at the underlying message of Shakespeare's Othello. Man cannot live by assumption. His reality must be grounded in truth and evidence. Works Cited Evans, Tobin, eds. 2nd edition. The Riverside Shakespeare. Boston. New York. Houghton Mifflin Company. 1997. Poetics By Aristotle. Translated by S. H. Butcher. Online. Internet. http://libertyonline.hypermall.com/Aristotle/Poetics-Body.html