Othello and the Tragic Hero by William Shakespeare If you read Shakespeare's Othello, you may come to the conclusion that it may be one of the most tragic plays ever written by Shakespeare. Romeo and Juliet is probably the most famous of his tragic plays, but Othello has characteristics that, I believe, make him even more tragic than his other plays, and so for this reason Othello can be said to be the most tragic hero. noble man, one who has grace with ladies but also possesses all the virtues of a military leader that he is. He is a general experienced in battle. He has proven to be reliable and well known in the military environment and is highly respected. His courageous personality is what draws people to him, as it does to Desdemona. The senators appreciate him and listen to what he says when he speaks. This is shown here by one of the senators. "Here comes Barbantio and the valiant Moor", (Act I scene 3, 47) . This is one example of the many comments that show Othello's character and personality as a person and as an officer. They say he is one of the great leaders. Not only does he possess great character and courage, but also dignity. He maintains control even when accused of witchcraft during the first meeting with the senators when Desdemona's father confronts him for seeing his daughter. "Most powerful, grave and most reverend gentlemen, my most noble and approved good masters; that I have taken away this old man's daughter, it is very true; true, I have married her. The very head and the front of my offense has no more are rough in my speech, and little blessed with the sweet phrase of peace;" (I, iii, 91) This is an example of how Othello conducts himself with style and grace under fire, when accused. of witchcraft, marrying Desdemona. He doesn't yell or shout either, but explains in a way that captivates his audience and draws them to listen. A major sign that Othello is showing his anger and jealousy occurs in Act III, scene 3, when Iago is talking to Othello and tells him that Desdemona is a whore. Othello's breakdown, as if to suffocate Iago, simply asks Iago: "Bad, be sure to prove my love like a whore, be sure to do it. Give me the ocular proof. O for the worth of my eternal soul, you would have been better if I had been born a dog." .Than answer my awakened wrath." (Act III, scene 3)This is the point in the play where Iago begins to reveal his mischievous plan.