Journal #10 - Insight

In Shakespearean tragedies, the tragic heroes have a moment of insight, where they realize what they have done. Othello’s insight at the end of the play is when he realizes that he has unjustly killed the love of his life. He decides to kill himself because that will make it better for all parties involved. Iago will go to jail, Cassio gets the job he deserves, Othello still has a high standing reputation, and he can be with Desdemona forever. Othello realizes that he has made a major mistake, but is trying to rise above it and make everyone’s lives better.