GCE AL English Literature Students both 2024 and 2025. You are required to find relevant information and extracts from the drama, Othello regarding the question given below.

 

Investigate the behavior and different situations of Othello's life to prove that he is weak in human judgement. 

Othello’s weakness in human judgement

Shakespeare’s play Othello demonstrates the weakness of human judgement. The demise of both Othello and Iago is due to each one’s weak judgement of situations. Othello falls from a position of power and nobility to a debased shadow of his former self, as a result of Iago’s cunning plans. Yet, if Othello had a better sense of judgement, Iago’s schemes would not work.
One of Othello’s biggest flaws is his poor judgement about other characters. He is convinced of Iago’s honesty right up to Iago’s final moments of freedom. He is a complete dupe to Iago’s plans. He immediately turns to Iago for answers when he is confronted with problems regarding his wife, Desdemona.

 

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