Othello is a complex and contradictory character and therefore it is important in examining his individual persona to account for his contrasting personality. The tragedy of the play relies heavily upon his character development from confident to insecure, logical to irrational, calm to temperamental and just to vengeful. This change is not only a reflection of Iago's manipulation but also a revelation of Othello's dark side and flawed personality. As a stage director, it is …showed first 75 words of 2149 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2149 total…the end, Othello should see killing himself as last act of service to the senate. Calm and accepting of his responsibility in the tragedy, Othello stabs himself and falls upon the bed next to his beloved Desdemona. Here, he would kiss Desdemona before he dies. This would act as retributive justice and would have Othello die like his ideal, "I kissed thee ere I killed thee: killing myself, to die upon a kiss" (V.II).