Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Othello Act3&4

The Tragedy of Othello (cont.)

Strawberry Handkerchief (Hanky)

Act III Climax/Turning Point

We continue after Iago has revealed his plans against Othello, and he has already knocked some items off it already. He has gotten Cassio disgraced out of the rank of lieutenant. Othello now has a small voice in his head claiming Desdemona is sleeping around with Cassio. In a twist of fate, Iago now has possession over the strawberry hanky.

Importance of the Handkerchief
* It is like a wedding ring. A vow of faithfulness. This particular hanky especially because it is magically imbued.

After acquiring the hanky, Iago plants the "missing" hanky in Cassio's quarters. Cassio finds it then gifts the cloth to his mistress "prostitute" Bianca. Othello finds his handkerchief in Bianca's possession and puts the pieces together by concluding that Desdemona gave it to Cassio; therefore, his beautiful beloved wife must have been betraying Othello in the warm comfort of Cassio's chambers of betrayal!
The Turning Point
Othello vows to get his revenge!
...He has joined the dark side, Anakin has succumb to the Palpatine! I mean...Othello falls into Iago's scheme ;)
Act IV Falling Action
The Joker has won, and the city is falling into utter chaos. He has proven that under the right circumstances anyone can do bad. What will Commissioner Gordon do?
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Iago has won, Othello's world is shattering before him.Will Othello kill Desdemona?


Othello has gone mad with paranoia, and Iago is rejoicing in the thought of his victory. Othello frequently questions Emilia on whether Desdemona has remained faithful, but disregards anything she doth say. He has also become aggressive towards Desdemona to the point where he strikes her in public, because the anguish within his heart has grown too large and cancerous.

Thoughts
Iago
Iago is an evil genius manipulator. A pretty good politician. The best kind! The kind that everyone trusts. His plans are going well, but for how long?

Des"demon"a (The Demon)
They thought of women very lowly during this time and age. If Desdemona was not a faithful angel, then clearly she was a lustful demon.

Othello's Weakness
It is definitely his passion over trust. Passion is strong and powerful. If it is manipulated, then it can turn from bad situation to deadly really fast. Passion blinds us from the truths because it feeds off our inner most emotions. That intense spark of love or that lurking thought of betrayal. It was his minds poison that drove him into madness.

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