Morality and destiny in OthelloThese are questions as old as civilization itself. Does man have control over his own destiny? Ultimately, is man held accountable for his actions by a higher power? In the works of William Shakespeare one can find humanity's fundamental questions and conflicts, as well as situations, attitudes and problems that continue to have strong universal meaning to this day. During his lifetime, morality was at the forefront of society's concerns. Great men like Newton, Copernicus, Bacon, and Locke were leading great advances in science and reason, and these new ways of thinking, combined with the need for religious order and stability, provided the perfect basis for the development of morality-based style. of writing that is especially evident in his powerful tragedies........ Shakespeare's tragic heroes and villains have flaws that are synonymous with Christian sins. Greed, lust, envy and jealousy are constantly among the problems that arise with these characters. The idea that an improper relationship with such evil emotions must surely lead to a terrible fate is constantly demonstrated. Sylvan Barnet notes that after creating this world full of consequences, the author adds a special "twist" to his tragedy "as he insists that the good are rewarded and the bad are punished" (227). In William Shakespeare's classic tragedy, Othello, the playwright emphasizes the belief in man's inability to control his own destiny due to the actions of rivals, internal emotional conflict, and the moral guidance of the universe. ..From the beginning of this tragic comedy, conflict begins to brew in the soul of the title character's ensign, Iago. ...... middle of paper ...... use of the actions of rivals, the emotional conflict within oneself, and the moral guidance of the universe. Introduction I...... Iago plants the seeds of hatred. .......A..... Iago plots against Othello.......B......Others are affected by Iago's web of revenge......C.. ....Coincidences and opportunities for deception arise.II.....Emotional conflict lurks in the minds of the characters.......A......Othello struggles with trust and honor. .... ..B......Iago is the product of his own insecurities.......C......Roderigo, Emelia and Cassio fight their emotions.III.... In a triumph of morality, God's justice prevails........A.....Desdemona dies innocent, and Othello commits suicide........B......The honor of Cassius is restored.. ......C. ....Iago declares his silence and carries out his punishment.Conclusion