A tragic flaw is flaw in the character of the protagonist of a tragedy that brings the protagonist that brings about his/her downfall. I believe Othello's tragic flaw is being conceited, in that he is very overly confident and trusts everyone to much. My tragic flaw may be that I hold myself to such high standards, that when I do come short of my goals, I am distraught, but on the other hand after the failure I do everything in my power to be better as a result.
2. Examine the quote about a good reputation. What does Iago mean through this quote? How valuable do you believe a reputation is? What is your reputation? What kind of name do you have amongst others?
Iago means that a reputation is very valuable, and that whatever someone may take or provoke him about, if it be money it is nothing but a material possession, that is needless to the persons true nature. Although if one shall take one's reputation, they shall be stained, and left hollow because they then have nothing left to live for.
I believe a reputation is valuable to certain people, but for others like me who are confident and know who they really are it doesnt mean that much, beacuse reputation is only what a collection of people think they know about you.
Although it does not matter to me, I believe my reputation is good, becuase of the way i carry myself, the people I associate with, and the high standards in which I hold myself. I also have a good name among others, by being a leader, peer, and hero amonst others and for others.
3. Connect this quote to another film/movie/book or to your own personal life.
Ideas can be like poisons. At first they hardly even taste bad, but once they get into your blood they start burning like hot lava. Dangerous conceits are in their natures poisons. Which at the first are scarce found to distaste, But with a little act upon the blood Burn like the mines of sulfur.
Ideas can be like poison to you, if you let others infect your mind. I choose to selectively hear certain "ideas" of others or friends beacuse I know whats best for me, but if one does not selectively hear their peers, the ideas can quickly become poison to the ear, mind, and heart. I am not one to let things get to me, but this quote is a great teacher of how many people do. Their so called "friends" will poison their mind with thoughts that are untrue and you will think no more of it, but once it enters your thought and they advocate it, the accusations or whatever it may be seemingly appear true and it corrodes the inside of your mind, then eventually you end up doing something that you will regret.
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