Othello and the Tragic Hero by William Shakespeare If one reads Othello by Shakespeare, one may come to the conclusion that it could be one of his plays the most tragic ones ever written by Shakespeare. Romeo and Juliet is probably the most famous of his tragic plays, but Othello has characteristics that I think make it even more tragic than his other plays, and so for this reason it can be said that Othello is the most famous hero tragic. Othello is a noble man, who has grace with ladies but who also possesses all the virtues of the military leader that he is. He is a combat-experienced general. He has shown that he is reliable, well known and respected in the military. His valiant personality is what attracts people to him, as with Desdemona. Senators like him and hear what he says when he speaks. This is what one of the senators shows here. "Here is Barbantio and the valiant Moor", (Act I scene 3, 47). This is an example of the many comments that show Othello's character and personality as a person and officer. He is said to be one of the great leaders. Not only does he have a lot of character and courage, but also dignity. He remains in control even when he is accused of witchcraft during the first meeting with the senators when Desdemona's father confronts him to see his daughter. "Very powerful, serious and reverend signatories, my very noble and good masters approved; that I took away the daughter of this old man, it is very true; it is true that I married her. The head and the front even of my offenseHath in measure, no more. I am rude in my speech, and little blessed with the sweet phrase of peace" (I, iii, 91) This is an example of Othello's treatment of style and language; grace under fire, when accused. of witchcraft, by marrying Desdemona. He also doesn't shout, but explains in a way that captivates his audience and entices them to listen. A major sign that Othello is showing his rage and jealousy occurs in Act III, scene 3, when Iago speaks with Othello and tells him that Desdemona is a whore. Othello's depression, almost to suffocate Iago, simply asks Iago "Wicked one, make sure you prove that my love is a whore, be sure if it is. Give me the ocular proof. Or by the value of my eternal soul, you would have done better to be born a dog." .Than respond to my awakened anger. (Act III, scene 3) This is a moment in the play where Iago begins to reveal his malicious plan.