The future is decided and determined for us by our actions and choices. Humans can determine which path they want to take, even if it may seem like a bad choice. The flaws that every human being possesses also help shape our destiny. Just as in tragic dramas, the hero of the play has flaws that influence his disappearance and defeat. A tragic drama is defined as one in which the hero, or main character, is brought to devastation or to endure pain and distress. It is usually the result of a tragic flaw or weakness. The disappearance of Othello and the fall of Oedipus are brought about by their own faults. Othello's dependence on the wrong person, his jealousy, and his lack of trust would lead him to make the wrong choices. Oedipus has the flaws of stubbornness in accepting the truth, acceptance of his fate, and arrogance. Both heroes share the weakness of pride, which will bring them shame and loss. These flaws would undoubtedly lead to their tragic ends. Pride is a fatal characteristic that constitutes the major weakness of Othello and Oedipus. Not only did pride cause their lives to collapse, but it also brought death and agony to those around them. In Othello, Iago played to Othello's pride (his main weakness). In doing so, Othello has come to believe that his actions and choices are right and moral. Othello believed he was bringing Desdemona to “justice,” but it was actually an act of revenge. Othello was disappointed to learn that Desdemona was "cheating" on him with Cassio, who was Othello's lieutenant. Iago and Othello, in cooperation, came up with a plan to kill Desdemona:Iago: Don't do it with poison. The stranger in bed, even the bed she contaminated. Oth...... middle of paper ...... jealousy and poor judgment led him to trust the wrong people and determine the terrible fate of others. Due to the choices Othello made, Desdemona and Emilia were murdered. Othello even committed suicide after realizing that Desdemona truly loved him. It is very distressing that tragic dramas must end so catastrophically for the heroes.Works CitedShakespeare, William. Othello. New York: Pocket Books, 1957. Print. Sophocles. “Oedipus the King”. Elements of literature. Orlando: Holt, Rhinehart and Winston, 2006. 199-262. Print.SparkNotes Publishers. “SparkNote on the Oedipus Plays. » SparkNotes.com. SparkNotes LLC. 2002. Internet. November 26, 2013. .Java, Amy. “The truth of destiny”. A critical analysis of Oedipus Rex. HubPages, June 23, 2009. Web. December 6. 2013. .