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Othello act 1
Title: Othello act 1
Category: Literature / English
Details: Words: 446 | Pages: 1.9 (approximately 235 words/page)
Othello act 1
In act one of Othello, by William Shakespeare, the character Iago presents a soliloquy to the audience. Iago’s soliloquy is reflective of the action set forth in act one. This is shown in three ways. Iago’s use of Roderigo for his money, the revelation of Iago’s true nature, and his jealousy towards Cassio’s lieutenancy prove that the soliloquy directly effects act one. These three ideas are relevant to the action in …showed first 75 words of 446 total…
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…showed last 75 words of 446 total…he can set up Cassio and Desdemona and make Othello believe that the two are secret lovers. He believes this would make him gain the lieutenancy that he thinks he deserves.
Iago reveals his true self to the audience in the soliloquy. His actions and words are constantly foreshadowing to his soliloquy throughout act one. This soliloquy shows how Iago plans to use and exploit whomever he needs to in order to have personal gain.
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