Iago's Soliloquy Analysis

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Without the hesitation of questioning any possible truths in Iago’s claim In response to Iago’s first suggestion towards Desdemona’s loyalties lying with Cassio, Othello performs a soliloquy, stating his disbelief due to his great deal of faith in Desdemona claiming, “No, Iago, I’ll see before I doubt, when I doubt, prove, And on the proof there is no more but this: Away at once with love or jealousy!” (III٠3۰747).

In response to Iago’s first suggestion towards Desdemona’s loyalties lying with Cassio, without the hesitation of questioning any possible truths in Iago’s claim, Othello performs a soliloquy, stating his disbelief due to his great deal of faith in Desdemona claiming, “No, Iago, I’ll see before I doubt, when I doubt, prove, And

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