The plays Othello and Hamlet, written by William Shakespeare, have many similarities and differences. Two main characters Iago, of Othello, and Hamlet, of Hamlet, can be compared and contrasted through characterization. Characterization is the represent ion of characteristics or motives of a character. Both characters have different character traits which make them truly different from one another, but their ending resolutions are remarkably the same. In Othello, Iago is a very manipulative and cunning character. …showed first 75 words of 994 total…

…showed last 75 words of 994 total…the one and hating the other.... " A.C. Bradley shows that Shakespeare often has very villainous characters and hero type characters that allows the readers to differentiate from the vill ns and the heroes. In conclusion, these two plays, Othello and Hamlet, written by William Shakespeare have proven their comparisons and contrasting points very well. Both plays have their similarities in their own way, but there are differences that virtually make the boo truly unique.