Less is Moor Othello, in William Shakespeare’s Othello, is one of the most interesting characters in Shakespeare's dramas. He enjoys the reputation of one of Venice's most able generals. The Moor's military might puts him in a class by himself in the same way his heritage distinguishes him from his Venetian peers. These are the intrinsic characteristics of Othello. An important characteristic that hasn’t been explored, is the Moor’s sexual disorder - …showed first 75 words of 713 total…

…showed last 75 words of 713 total…life and these factors is stress. Othello has many stressors in his life: the responsibility of defeating the Turks, Desdemona's disapproving father, and being black in a white world. After their consummation fail, Othello acts in a very insecure manner, which is consistent with the psychological effects of impotency. These facts, along with the symbolism involved in Desdemona's death, substantiate the claim that Othello's impotency is as imperative to his character as his Moorish ancestry.