okay, so much happened in the last two acts!!! some of it was very predictable, you can't tell me you didn't see where the ending was going?!
first, I want to touch on the reputation concept we discussed in class on Tuesday. I thought it was ironic how Iago's theory on reputation was completely turned when he was talking to Othello...he placed emphasis on the fact that he "knew" his wife was cheating...and what man, in his right mind and good reputation, would allow for such a mockery, especially when he knew of the actions...then later begs and pleads him to stay "calm" in the situation.
As Othello thinks of Desdemona's innocent personality and character, Iago offends him and his reputation by saying, "If you are so fond over her iniquity, give her patent to offend, for if it touch not you it comes near nobody" (129). I feel that this is what really pushes Othello over the edge and concretes his need for revenge...
from there, every action and word seemed to be perfectly put into place in order to make the situation look exactly how Iago wanted it to...Desdemona continued to argue in side of Cassio and her words made it appear as though more could be happening...the "wretched women" seemed to be standing up for each other and the "proof" needed to condemn Cassio was conveniently found by Emilia...[HOW REALISTIC. . .]
Iago's confidence starts to diminish during Act 4 when Roderigo shows up and threatens to reveal his deal with him...in Act 5 he starts to consider the possible outcomes for himself, "May unfold me to him;there stand I in much peril".
Although this drama has a cliche ending...Iago is needed to make the story a good one...
I'm excited to hear our discussion tomorrow...and I still have a lot to say about Desdemona and Othello's relationship.... :)
j
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