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I have an assessment next week on "is Othello a tragic hero?". Does anyone one have any advice/examples on:
-essay structure
-possible interpretations of whether he is or isn't a tragic hero
-Whether I should argue both sides or just stick with one firm argument?
Original post by caiirw
I have an assessment next week on "is Othello a tragic hero?". Does anyone one have any advice/examples on:
-essay structure
-possible interpretations of whether he is or isn't a tragic hero
-Whether I should argue both sides or just stick with one firm argument?

I think I would go through what a tragic hero is. It is specific.
Argument/ analysis as to where it fits that profile.
Argument where it doesnt or contradicts the profile.
60/40 66/33 split.
Evaluation and conclusion i.e your opinion when weight the above up.

Thats a balanced way of doing it.

Alternatively you can go for an essay that argues one side or the other.

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