"Why, this is not a boon, 'Tis as I should entreat you wear your gloves, Or feed on nourishing dishes, or keep you warm, Or sue to you to do a peculiar profit To your own person."
In this quote, Desdemona uses a simile in her begging of Othello to reinstate Cassio to comparing his decision to something like wearing gloves or keeping warm. Desdemona keeps on begging Othello until he finally agrees to reinstate Cassio, just as long as he can have some time alone. It is after this that Cassio begins to wonder aloud about Othello and Desdemona's love, and whether she may like Cassio too much. When he is talking about this, he is acting like he is just curious and wondering about it. However, he is really setting Cassio and Desdemona up for Othello to become suspicious of them. Then Iago brings up the hankerchief that symbolizes love between two lovers. When Othello asks for it, Desdemona does not have it. Drama is starting to heat up as it seems Iago's plan is coming together perfectly. Othello is doubting Desdemona's faith more and more.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Dramatic Irony
"I had rather have this tongue cut from my mouth Than it should do offense to Michael Cassio. Yet I persuade myself to speak the truth"
In this quote, Iago is at it again. He is showing his loyalty by saying he does not want to tell on Cassio; however, he is also showing honesty by telling Othello the truth. Little does Othello know that Iago is really the mastermind behind Cassio attacking Roderigo. He was the one giving Cassio drinks to get him drunk in order to fight Roderigo. He also persuaded Montano that he always gets drunk, even though that is a lie. So now, Cassio looks like a villain while Iago looks like an innocent, honest bystander. Iago continues with his plan, with his next step being for Desdemona to plead to Othello on Cassio's behalf. This will give Othello the wrong idea about the two. Iago really wants Othello to become unfaithful in both Cassio and Desdemona.
In this quote, Iago is at it again. He is showing his loyalty by saying he does not want to tell on Cassio; however, he is also showing honesty by telling Othello the truth. Little does Othello know that Iago is really the mastermind behind Cassio attacking Roderigo. He was the one giving Cassio drinks to get him drunk in order to fight Roderigo. He also persuaded Montano that he always gets drunk, even though that is a lie. So now, Cassio looks like a villain while Iago looks like an innocent, honest bystander. Iago continues with his plan, with his next step being for Desdemona to plead to Othello on Cassio's behalf. This will give Othello the wrong idea about the two. Iago really wants Othello to become unfaithful in both Cassio and Desdemona.
Antagonist
"I hate the Moor, And it is thought abroad that 'twixt my sheets He's done my office."
In this play, it has become clear that Iago is the antagonist, and Othello is the protagonist. This comment that Iago makes shows his hatred for Othello. He doesn't even know for certain, but he believes Othello slept with his wife. His hatred just fuels this belief, though it may not even be true. It is obvious that Iago is planning something, but he only reveals a little at a time, and it is hard to see what his grand plan is. Also, he is using Roderigo in his plan. He convinces him to give him money, and soon Roderigo runs out. This deceitfulness also builds up Iago as the antagonist.
In this play, it has become clear that Iago is the antagonist, and Othello is the protagonist. This comment that Iago makes shows his hatred for Othello. He doesn't even know for certain, but he believes Othello slept with his wife. His hatred just fuels this belief, though it may not even be true. It is obvious that Iago is planning something, but he only reveals a little at a time, and it is hard to see what his grand plan is. Also, he is using Roderigo in his plan. He convinces him to give him money, and soon Roderigo runs out. This deceitfulness also builds up Iago as the antagonist.
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