ABSTRACT
The objective of this research is to describe Othello’s downfall in William Shakespeare’s Othello through the intrinsic aspects of the drama.
This research employs structuralism approach and applies the theory of wholeness to answer the problems statement. This thesis is descriptive qualitative research. The data are divided into the main and secondary data. The main data or primary data of this research were taken from William Shakespeare the Tragedy of Othello the Moor of Venice, edited by Alvin Kernan (1963) published by The New American Library. Meanwhile, the secondary data were taken from any sources that support the analysis of the data, both from books and online resources.
Research on William Shakespeare’s Othello is focused on the downfall of Othello as revealed in the intrinsic aspects of the drama. The results show that Othello has flaws which lead to his downfall. Gullible and excessive in loving his wife are the flaws that produce jealousy. Finally, without knowing the fact Othello kills his wife, and he also kills himself after realizing the truth. The flaws of Othello are identified through plot, character, thought/theme, diction, rhythm, and spectacle.
Keywords: Structuralism, intrinsic aspects of drama, downfall, jealousy, William Shakespeare’s Othello.