Othello is also the protagonist of the play, however he was still considered the hero as well. Othello's refusal to face reality will lead to his downfall. His flaw is his insecurities as a brunette and his inability to accept the success he has earned, the importance he places on his honor and reputation have caused his ultimate downfall. Iago easily manipulated Othello because Iago knows Othello's flaw. Othello cannot bear the thought of his reputation being ruined as a general and Moor in the Venetian army. As a soldier, honor was what Othello held dear. Although Othello is a highly respected general in the Venetian army, he is still a Moor. Because he has been a soldier his entire life, his way of thinking has affected his confidence in perception. As a black man in the white world, Othello was discriminated against and considered a