In Act 3 of Othello, Shakespeare’s style exposes Othello’s true character; overly gullible, a quitter and a stubborn man. Othello was beyond crushed when he was told that his virtuous Desdemona was cheating on him. The use of figurative language gives an insight on how Othello truly feels about the situation he is in. Othello trusts Iago more than anyone in the world and thinks highly of Iago. Othello informs, “This fellow’s of exceeding honesty, and knows all qualities, with a learned spirit, of human dealings” (III.III.129). Shakespeare's use of irony in this quote, reveals to the readers that Iago has distinct characteristics as described by Othello. It also reveals how gullible Othello is; a critical character trait of his. Iago’s actions and thoughts have shown that he is untrustworthy, evil and an envious man.
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The thought of Desdemona admiring another man makes Othello paranoid. He effortlessly accepted the fact that his wife is permanently gone, introducing another fatal; weakness. Othello mentions, “I had rather be a toad, and live upon the vapour of a dungeon, than keep a corner in the thing I love for others’ uses” (III.III.131). Shakespeare’s use of animal imagery compares the ever so strong Othello to a horrid, abandoned toad. It reveals how powerless Othello is and how much of a fighter he is, making him a quitter. The comparison of the toad gives him a different reputation than the one people know him for. Othello admits to himself that being cheated on is equivalent or worse than death. Othello shouts, “‘Tis destiny unshunnable, like death: even then this forked plague is fated to us when we do quicken” (III.III.131). Shakespeare’s use of personification reveals that Othello’s thoughts can completely destroy and control him instantly, making him a stubborn and negative person. The plague is described as an unavoidable fate, one that he easily
The thought of Desdemona admiring another man makes Othello paranoid. He effortlessly accepted the fact that his wife is permanently gone, introducing another fatal; weakness. Othello mentions, “I had rather be a toad, and live upon the vapour of a dungeon, than keep a corner in the thing I love for others’ uses” (III.III.131). Shakespeare’s use of animal imagery compares the ever so strong Othello to a horrid, abandoned toad. It reveals how powerless Othello is and how much of a fighter he is, making him a quitter. The comparison of the toad gives him a different reputation than the one people know him for. Othello admits to himself that being cheated on is equivalent or worse than death. Othello shouts, “‘Tis destiny unshunnable, like death: even then this forked plague is fated to us when we do quicken” (III.III.131). Shakespeare’s use of personification reveals that Othello’s thoughts can completely destroy and control him instantly, making him a stubborn and negative person. The plague is described as an unavoidable fate, one that he easily