Theme Of Silioquies In Othello

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William Shakespeare 's Othello is a play that depicts manipulation, joy derived evil, and socioeconomic beliefs. It is a story that combines the negative aspects of love which lead to the demise of each character within it. Low self esteem leads to love depicted through lust and that lust leads to weakness. The character lago utilizes each of these concepts to spread misery throughout the entire cast. Some believe that he is demonic in his entire being while others question only the evil of his soul. Nevertheless, he acknowledges through the sililoquies within the play that he vengefully seeks to fulfill his own desires and how he plans to accomplish it. Iago is a man that whittingly preys on each individuals weaknesses while reveling in the
Iago 's sililoquies continue throughout the play and give readers a glimpse at the evil that rules within the mind of Iago. In Act 2, scene 3, Iago continues to unveil more of his plot of destruction, only this time, he doesn 't have an audience. "If I can fasten but one cup upon him, with that which he hath drunk tonight already, he 'll be as full of quarrel and offense as my young mistress ' dog. Now my sick fool Rodrigo, whom love hath turned almost the wrong side out, to Desdemona hath tonight caroused Potations pottle-deep, and he 's to watch. Three lads to Cyprus, noble swelling spirits (That hold their honors in a wary distance, the very elements of this warlike isle) have I tonight flustered with flowing cups, and they watch too. Now 'mongst this flock of drunkards am I to put our Cassio in some action that may offend the isle. But here they come. If consequence do but approve my dream my boat sails freely, both with wind and stream" (2.3.30-47). Here, Iago is laying out his plan of deceit beginning with getting everyone drunk. He believes that once drunk, they will be easily offended and ready to fight. It is then that he will coerce Cassio to do something to upset everyone, there will be a brawl and his plan would be a success. Although this sililoquy was depicted to himself, Iago conveys a sense of joy and excitement while rehearsing his plan of manipulation. He uses his powers of persuasion to make individuals vulnerable and then plays on their trust to seek his vindictive revenge (Jacobsen,2009,pg.507). He concentrates on their weaknesses and that is what he destroys them

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