speech given to the senators in the court room. Othello begins by addressing them as "Most potent‚ grave and reverend signiors." This is a sign of respect and he wishes to explain the situation clearly. Othello admits openly that he has married Desdemona. "That I have ta ’en away this old man ’s daughter." Instead of trying to deny or hide it‚ Othello says "true I have married her." By beginning his speech in this manner‚ he attracts everyone ’s attention. Brabantio would have thought Othello would
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beginning are under the influence of no jealousy‚ Othello was once strong minded‚ respectful and very careful with how he spoke‚ able to hold his composure when unjustly accused of a crime he has not commit. As Othello was falsely accused of kidnapping Desdemona he was brought upon the Duke and Desdemona’s father “Brabantio” his response was very calm and straightforward‚ “my most potent‚ grave‚ and reverend signiors‚ My very noble and approved good masters‚ that I have taken away this old man’s daughter
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In Act IV‚ scene III of Shakespeare’s Othello‚ Emilia explains reasons for unfaithfulness. Emilia conveys her ideology about infidelity to Desdemona‚ a character that has not yet been exposed to the idea‚ through the use of rhetorical strategies such as appeals‚ imagery and diction to further reinforce her point that infidelity is caused by the husband. There is a plethora of appeals in Emilia’s monologue‚ many of which involve Emilia’s personal encounters with the idea of unfaithfulness. In Act
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about how it could be that he is in love with Desdemona and wants to take her from Othello. Others of how he’s jealous of Othello because of all of the things that he has like‚ the position of general‚ recognition for his accomplishments‚ and also about his beautiful wife. One that is a bit unusual and hard to believe would be the theory that Iago in some way actually loves Othello in a homosexual way‚ and that is why he gets Othello to kill Desdemona‚ and kill Cassio to get him out of the picture
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command. Even though this is what Iago truly wants‚ he does not stop there. He continues to spread his jealousy and hatred by convincing Cassio that the only way to earn Othello’s good graces back is by talking to Desdemona. Iago then convinces Othello that Cassio is having an affair with Desdemona by planting Othello’s handkerchief in Cassio’s possession. Othello spirals
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this image‚ Othello and Desdemona are sharing a passionate moment of love after being re-united in Cyprus. Both are wearing white garments; a symbol of purity‚ and framed in a black background. Othello’s white uniform contrasts with the colour of his skin accentuating his smiling feature‚ strength and regal stature. In the darkness behind them is the watching figure of Iago who is smirking. Othello calls her “My soul’s joy” which describes the depth of his love that Desdemona is intrinsic to his whole
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manipulates Roderigo into helping him with the promise his love of Desdemona‚ Othello’s wife. Through his serpent tongue‚ Iago is able to drive the plot by steering other characters towards feelings of jealousy‚ rage‚ and the like‚ causing them to act in a certain way that they
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appears to be. After this problem with Othello marrying Desdemona is solved Iago begins to plot how he is going to bring Othello out of power and take Cassio’s lieutenant position. As Iago speaks of his plan it is like he is painting an evil masterpiece for all to fear because Iagos acts out these plans with such precision. For Iago’s plan to succeed he has to pull a lot of things together he starts with convincing Rodrigo that he can win Desdemona over and to chase after her to Cyprus. This shows how
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lens with which he is perceived and with which he perceives himself throughout the play‚ ultimately contributing to his uncontrollable passion‚ his incorrigible interpretation of the handkerchief‚ and his desperate attempt to make the murder of Desdemona a sacrifice. Othello’s race is crucial to his tragedy not because of what he is‚ innately or culturally‚ but because of how he is perceived‚ by others and by himself. Paragraph 1: Othello is estranged from Venetian society because of his race and
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talking about how he plans to use Desdemona to take down both Othello and Cassio. Iago is going to convince Othello that Desdemona is cheating on him with Cassio. Iago knows his plan will work as Desdemona will feel sorry for Cassio and try to convince Othello to make him lieutenant again. This plan will definitely work to Iago’s advantage here as Othello will probably be too heartbroken to think straight‚ and will end up ruining his relationship with Desdemona. He will also make sure that Cassio’s
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