Othello is a tragedy because it tells the story of a noble, principled hero who makes a tragic error of judgment, leading to a devastating climax in which most of the characters end up either dead or seriously wounded. ... Othello, on the other hand, begins the play alienated from his community.

How is Othello a classical tragedy?

Othello is a classic Greek tragedy because it abides by Aristotle's definition of great tragedies, the place, time, and focus of a single plot throughout the entirety of the play. Othello is a tragic hero whose demise is brought forth by his own tragic flaw.

What is Othello's real tragedy?

Othello is the tragedy of a noble hero brought down by a fatal flaw -- jealousy -- in his character.