Iago's Soliloquy

Language reveals the hidden message the author is trying to convey through powerful diction. The language also reveals the characters appearance and the message the author is trying to get across. Language reflects the characters emotions and by incorporating strong diction it allows readers to gain a better understanding of the characters. William Shakespeare, a English poet, and actor wrote a variety of plays and sonnets. He was known as the greatest writer in the English language during his time. His writing usually reflects love, hate and tragedies. The dark words knavery, profane, and monstrous in Iago’s soliloquy in Act I Scene III expresses his villainous and evil behavior. Shakespeare utilizes the word knavery to characterize Iago as an outrageous individual. In this soliloquy, Iago is expressing his hatred for the moor, Othello. Iago believes that he deserves to get promoted to a higher position, instead Othello promotes Cassio. Knavery …show more content…
Iago claims that he will destroy Othello because he deserved the promotion. Iago is always trying to seek revenge of some kind. Shakespeare writes, “After some time, to abuse Othello’s ear. That he is too familiar with his wife.”(Act 1 Scene 3 13-14). Shakespeare uses a sinectacy to shape Iago’s bitter chapter and plan. Throughout the soliloquy, Iago expresses his hate for Othello and he claims that he will abuse his ear meaning that he will lie to him and try to frame Cassio. He is going to tell Othello that Cassio has a relationship with Desdemona. The etymology of this term abuse tells readers that this means improper practice wicked act or practice. This word best characterizes Iago’s behavior because he is trying to ruin Othello for not only for the loss of promotion but also because he is too honest and nice. Shakespeare is using a sinectacy and strong language to exemplify Iago as a outrageous and monstrous