"I am your own for ever."
III.iii.481
Short and sweet and to the point. I'd say that's what this quote represents. It is so simple and short yet describes the entire play all too well. Iago here, yet again, is lying and is using calculated speech to gain influence. It actually sounds extremely creepy in a way, but Iago says this as just another means to prove his trustworthiness to Othello. Just before he said this, Othello promoted him to lieutenant, so obviously his lies are paying off. It's a little ironic that the word LIE can be found in his new title. Anyway, Iago is just executing his plan step by step without ever failing. He just has been promoted, but it would shock me if that was his goal this whole time. It seems Iago has more tricks up his sleeve that he will soon reveal in his calculated fight for power. I've never been a fan of Shakespeare, but I'm genuinely interested to see how the rest of the play will unfold.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Othello: p.1119 Question 4 Response
"Tis evermore the prologue to his sleep. He'll watch the harolage a double set, if drink not his cradle."
II.iii.109-113
Okay so this quote doesn't exactly create suspense in the play, but I thought it embodied the character who does. Iago is the driving force behind the action of the play. He has revealed small parts of his plan to the audience but not its entirety. This is the suspense of the play. The audience is constantly trying to figure out what Iago will do next to set his plan in motion. In this excerpt, Iago is carrying out yet another calculated lie to progress this plan. This is where the suspense comes from. As a reader, I keep wondering what sick purpose or action these lies will set into motion. While the audience knows little of Iago's plan, the other characters have not the slightest clue. They even describe Iago as honest frequently! This contrast in the perceptions of Iago and his true character generate suspense for the audience who is constantly trying to figure out what Iago has in mind.
II.iii.109-113
Okay so this quote doesn't exactly create suspense in the play, but I thought it embodied the character who does. Iago is the driving force behind the action of the play. He has revealed small parts of his plan to the audience but not its entirety. This is the suspense of the play. The audience is constantly trying to figure out what Iago will do next to set his plan in motion. In this excerpt, Iago is carrying out yet another calculated lie to progress this plan. This is where the suspense comes from. As a reader, I keep wondering what sick purpose or action these lies will set into motion. While the audience knows little of Iago's plan, the other characters have not the slightest clue. They even describe Iago as honest frequently! This contrast in the perceptions of Iago and his true character generate suspense for the audience who is constantly trying to figure out what Iago has in mind.
Othello: p.1119 Question 3 Response
"I know not that, but such a handkerchief- I am sure it was your wife's- did I today see Cassio wipe his beard with." III.iii.437-439
This quote is from the antagonist of the story, Iago and is directed towards the protagonist, Othello. Othello seems to be the protagonist, however, the story focuses and is told from Iago's perspective and driving action. The audience is given more insight into Iago's character and motives through his soliloquies and aside comments. These differences among the protagonist and antagonist, though Othello knows nothing of, create foil characters in the story. Though Cassio is not as noble as Othello in his actions, his true character and idealogy are very similar to Othello. This serves to contrast Iago from Othello and demonize his actions. Cassio's role as a minor character is one of the centerpieces for Iago's not fully revealed plan and influences key action in the play. This minor role is essential in shedding light on the true intentions of Iago's plan.
This quote is from the antagonist of the story, Iago and is directed towards the protagonist, Othello. Othello seems to be the protagonist, however, the story focuses and is told from Iago's perspective and driving action. The audience is given more insight into Iago's character and motives through his soliloquies and aside comments. These differences among the protagonist and antagonist, though Othello knows nothing of, create foil characters in the story. Though Cassio is not as noble as Othello in his actions, his true character and idealogy are very similar to Othello. This serves to contrast Iago from Othello and demonize his actions. Cassio's role as a minor character is one of the centerpieces for Iago's not fully revealed plan and influences key action in the play. This minor role is essential in shedding light on the true intentions of Iago's plan.
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