The Role Of Language In William Shakespeare's Othello

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The functions of language are deeply rooted in human behavior, which allows us to construct linguistic stimuli that would then acquire control over the characters. The structure of a language affects the ways in which its speaker is able to conceptualize their world, altering affecting in their interactions with others. In William Shakespeare’s Othello, the reader is given insight to the character through their words, therefore giving words magnificent power on revealing human behaviour. In Othello, by William Shakespeare the various characters are illustrated through their dialogue and alter language patterns. Within Othello, Iago speaks in a vulgar context, while Othello charms people with his noble speeches. Also, Shakespeare portrays the …show more content…

There are a lot of similarities between the two of the female characters; Desdemona and Emilia are both loyal wives, who want to please their husbands. As Iago tempts Othello, Othello begins to believe that Desdemona is disloyal and unchaste; therefore Desdemona wants to appease his worries concerning her loyalty by reassuring him. To prove her innocence Desdemona says: "I never did
Offend you in my life; never loved Cassio
But with such general warranty of heaven
As I might love. I never gave him token." (5.2.60-63) She is veracious in saying that she has not cheated on Othello with Cassio, therefore trying to prove that she is loyal, despite, knowing that Iago has used her for his own benefit. Similarly, Emilia too is loyal to Iago, when Emilia finds Desdemona’s handkerchief she remembers that her husband had asked her to give it to him: "I am glad I have found this napkin.. My wayward husband hath a hundred times Wooed me to steal it… I nothing, but to please his fantasy" (3.3.293,

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