Overview of The Winters Tale

Blind rage underlies Leontes jealousy in The Winters Tale. Although his jealously is akin to Othello's, it is not carried out to the same extent, thanks to the oracle's pronouncement.

Character Analysis

While Leontes' change of heart strains credibility, he does redeem himself and, in the process, changes the tragedy into a comedy, or at least a play with a happy resolution.

Comparison of Characters

One might also compare Hermione with Desdemona as both are more sinned against than sinning (Lear, III.2).

Sympathy for Hermione

Despite Leontes' reformation, one cannot avoid sympathy for Hermione, she who has been made to pay dearly for her husband's lack of faith and trust. She certainly deserves more.