The Uprising of Othello One always hears an inspirational story about how an unlikely person overcomes adversity to make a difference in the community, country, or even the world. Barak Obama, despite his African American background, was able to become the President of the United States and change history. Rosa Parks, despite her African American background during the Jim Crow Laws, refused to get off the seat at the front of the bus and was a catalyst of the beginning of a new revolution. Cinderella, despite being an overworked poor daughter, was able to find her Prince Charming. All of these people had a foundation of life, their background, as something different from the social norm; even so they could make a difference and overcome their obstacles in life. But for every story of success comes hundreds of tales of failure-of one’s race, or culture which may prevent them from their goal or final outcome. In Shakespeare’s play, Othello, Othello is said to be a tragic figure- one who starts their life as very high, noble, and proud, but soon slowly crumbles away due to fate. One could ultimately argue that is true, the downfall of Othello was inevitable, yet Othello’s background, the foundation of his life was the character flaw. Shakespeare’s Othello is one whose background in the Moor and military causes his downfall and eventual death. Through Othello, Shakespeare demonstrates that one must believe and trust him/herself before making life-changing decisions. Othello’s inner belief of not being a true Venetian is his weakness of character that overrides all of his decisions in life. Though Othello never admits it, he secretly believes that because he is a Moor, he can never truly be as worthy as the nobles of Venice. Shakespeare insures the audience many times during the opening scenes of the play that Othello’s race is difference from that of a normal