William Shakespeare initially introduces Othello to readers as a courageous hero of war. However, throughout the story Othello gets influenced by his and actions of others in his environment which lead to his transformation from this proud leader to a murderer. The hero’s destruction flows gradually throughout the story. It starts with his jealousy, through hitting his wife, to finally killing Desdemona. Initially presented as a hero, Othello becomes a tragic one as he allows himself to go from a character who has control over everything he does to becoming a murderer due to jealousy.
I like your answer. William Shakespeare demonstrates the theme of jealousy in this play.The downfall of Othello due to his jealousy, becoming a murder. In the other hand, because of jealousy, Iago plans to destroy Othello. He is jealous toward Othello for military ranking. Both of them have a tragic life ending.