Othello is a famous literal work of Shakespeare. In most of his literal writings, he addresses ideas and concepts of human behavior, ranging from love to hatred to revenge and many other aspects. In Othello, he presents yet another masterpiece which tells the tragedy of a noble hero brought down and destroyed by a human fault of jealousy. Othello is a domestic tragedy and encompasses various timeless themes including: love, revenge, hatred, jealousy and trust (Feather, p. 244). This essay focuses on the theme of revenge and how different characters display vengeance in their actions. Iago is the main character that this essay will focus on when talking about revenge. The advice to dig two graves when considering revenge or revenge for a wrong committed as a person can be clearly described in Shakespeare's work; Othello. It is true that revenge can have tragic consequences and the characters of “Othello, the Moor of Venice” prove it. The characters in the masterpiece of tragedy individually exhibit the human flaw of revenge. They lash out at each other, avenging themselves and the things they feel have been done unjustly to them. Othello, the main character of the book, goes out to avenge the acts of infidelity he has heard his wife has committed. Iago also seeks revenge individually in the story and the end result for both of these characters is death. They even lead to the death of innocent people, due to their desire for revenge. Othello kills his wife because she suspects her of having an affair with Cassio. He also stabs Iago to death after learning that he was the one who lied to him. Othello ultimately kills himself because of the guilt and shame that would come to him, given his status in the middle of paper. When planning revenge, a person should know and expect a boomerang. Usually, attempts to hurt people because of the wrongs they've done to them end up with much worse results, even for the avenger. This is clearly evidenced in Othello through Iago and what he faces after his acts of revenge against Othello. Othello, who is a noble hero, is also slain as a result of revenge. The vengeful nature must be conquered and tamed if man is to advance in life; rather, acts of forgiveness and love must replace the desire to avenge a wrongdoing. Works Cited Domínguez-Rue, E and Mrotzekb, M. (2012). Dynamics of Shakespearean tragedies: identification of a generic structure in Shakespeare's four major tragedies. International Journal of General Systems.Feather, J. O blood, blood, blood: Violence and identity in Shakespeare's Othello. (nd.). 244