This paper aims at analysing the warrior personalities of Othello and Macbeth. Why do they act the way they do? Does their warrior identity affect their behaviour or their relationships and does it have an effect on the decision they make? Are there conflicts or problems they have to handle because of their way of thinking and acting? The following paper will try to go further into these questions in order to give possible reasons for the tragic downfall of the two protagonists.
The two tragedies "Othello" and "Macbeth", written by William Shakespeare, can be seen as two of the best-known plays published by the English playwriter. At the beginning of the two Shakespearean dramas, both protagonists are introduced as noble and fearless warriors. Both generals seem to lead a really good life because they are happily married and highly respected by the people around them. Nevertheless, their lives change due to several momentous decisions they make. At the end of both tragedies, the brave and powerful warrior fails and dies because of the decisions he took before.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Being a warrior in the two Shakespearean tragedies
- Othello as a warrior
- Macbeth as a warrior
- Comparative analysis of Othello's and Macbeth's warrior personalities
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper aims to analyze the warrior personalities of Othello and Macbeth, exploring how their warrior identities affect their behavior, relationships, and decision-making processes. It investigates potential conflicts and challenges arising from their perspectives and actions, aiming to shed light on the reasons behind their tragic downfalls.
- Warrior identity and its impact on behavior and relationships
- Analysis of key scenes revealing Othello and Macbeth's warrior traits
- Comparison of the warrior personalities of Othello and Macbeth
- The influence of warrior identity on decision-making and tragic outcomes
- The role of pride and self-perception in the downfall of the warriors
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter introduces the two Shakespearean tragedies, Othello and Macbeth, highlighting the initial portrayal of both protagonists as noble and fearless warriors. It explores how their lives take a tragic turn due to critical decisions they make, ultimately leading to their downfall.
- Being a warrior in the two Shakespearean tragedies: This chapter delves into the character traits of Othello and Macbeth, analyzing how these features influence and reveal their warrior identities. It examines how their professions as soldiers affect their understanding of love, honor, and their communication styles.
- Othello as a warrior: This section explores how Othello's experience as a warrior shapes his self-perception, his interactions with others, and his relationship with Desdemona. It analyzes how his warrior identity influences his communication style and his response to challenges.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This paper focuses on the warrior personalities of Othello and Macbeth, exploring themes of pride, self-perception, the impact of warrior identity on behavior and relationships, and the tragic consequences of decisions made based on these identities. It delves into the key scenes of the plays, analyzing the protagonists' actions and communication styles, and comparing their warrior traits.
- Quote paper
- Felix Reisch (Author), 2018, Othello and Macbeth as warriors, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/900047
