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Comparing Two Characters In William Shakespeare's Othello

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In William Shakespeare’s Othello, two characters, Othello the valiant black-male and the innocent Cassio, interact with a deceitful figure who leads them to their downfall . These two men share some personality traits – including their gullibility and impulsivity, but each is also quite unique. For example, Othello is valiant, confident and strong-willed, which is why he is given the general position. These traits can best be seen throughout the play when Othello leads the battle against the Turkish fleets without backing down. After, returning from his venture, Othello is faced with the concern that his wife Desdemona was cheating on him, as told by Iago. This reveals that Othello is also doubtful, distressed and religious as seen when he

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