The section I have chosen to analyze is lines 316 to 330 of Othello, in Act I Scene iii. Prior to this passage, Brabantio, the Duke, and the Senators had been discussing with Othello how he got Desdemona to marry him. They also talked about Othello needing to go to Cyprus to lead opposing forces against the Turks, and it is decided that Desdemona will follow soon after Othello’s departure. My selection begins with Roderigo lamenting his current situation. The girl he loves, Desdemona, has married someone else and will now leave with her husband. Roderigo does not want to continue to feel the way he does about Desdemona because it is only causing him pain. However, Roderigo also recognizes that it is not in his nature to easily alter his feelings, this is shown when he states, “I confess it is my shame to/ be so fond, but it is not my in my virtue to amend it.” (1.3. 316-317). This leads us into what I think is the main focus of the section which is the differences in how people handle their emotions. Roderigo’s take on emotions, that you cannot help how you feel towards someone, is something that I think most people would agree with. However, Iago’s take is completely different. His response to what Roderigo has just said, I think, gives the audience a good look at his personality and how he will interact with the other characters for the rest of the play. He appears to think that Roderigo’s speech is unnecessary and possibly even a little weak. The first thing out of Iago’s mouth
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The section I discussed I believe is related to this because I think Iago will use his own tight hold over his emotions to ruin the marriage and get, first what he wants for himself, but also what Roderigo wants, which is
The section I discussed I believe is related to this because I think Iago will use his own tight hold over his emotions to ruin the marriage and get, first what he wants for himself, but also what Roderigo wants, which is