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How far do you agree that Othello is a tragedy caused by male egotism and female passivity?
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Jess Ballantine Essay How far do you agree that Othello is a tragedy caused by male egotism and female passivity? 'Othello' is a personal tragedy, which is explored by Shakespeare's character Othello. Tragedy is an event in life or literature that evokes feelings or sorrow or grief, in a play often involving a heroic struggle and the downfall of a main character. The traditional view of men is, the breadwinner and head of the family, responsible for discipline, and who has strength and courage. The traditional view of women is of them being, passive, emotional, sensitive and inferior to men. Egotistic describes someone who is self centred, self-centred, insensitive and inconsiderate. I believe that the arrogance of men contributed to the tragedy but passiveness of women I agree only to a certain extent. I would agree with the title that the male characters egotistic attitudes do play a large part in the tragic...
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