Othello Act: 5 Scene: 1 & 2

Othello: "That's he that was Othello; Here I am" (5.2. 280).

Lodovico: "O thou Othello that was once so good,/ Fall'n in the practice of a crushed slave,/ What shall be said to thee?" (5.2. 287-289).

Othello: "When you shall these unlucky deeds relate,/ Speak of me as I am. Nothing extenuate,/ Nor set down aught in malice" (5.2. 337-339).

Othello changed, but only because of Iago. Iago manipulated him so well that he forgot all his own morals and trust in the people that truly cared about him. Not only did we see this change, but almost all the characters in the play did too. Once everything was cleared up, we learned that Iago was Othello's only cause for his change. Before he killed himself, Othello demanded everything to be truthfully told to the public about his actions and the events that took place. This tells us that Othello was that same noble man we met in the beginning of the book. Othello was ashamed for falling into Iago's evil plan. Othello didn't realize what was going on before, but he could have asked Desdemona or Cassio if any of the accusations Iago made were true. The problem would have been solved much quicker, without the death of anybody. The ending of "Othello" made the book even better than I thought it would be.

Traduced (5.2. 350)- v. to speak maliciously and falsely of; slander; defame.

Pernicious (5.2. 152)- adj. deadly; fatal.

Othello Act: 4 Scene: 2 & 3

"If I do die before, prithee shroud me/ In one of these same sheets" (4.3. 23-24).

"And she died singing it. That song tonight/ Will not go from my mind; I have much to do/ But to go hang my head all at one side" (4.3. 30-32).

"So, get thee gone; good night. Mine eyes do itch./ Doth that bode weeping?" (4.3. 58-59).

Othello sounds like he is planning on doing something very painful to Desdemona, just as he had mentioned to Iago. After Othello hit Desdemona, he acted very nice towards her and told her to wait for him in bed. He also made sure that Emilia would not be in the area. It first sounds like he wants to make it up to Desdemona in bed, but as she talks to Emilia, Desdemona gives us the impression she is foreshadowing her own death. Desdemona still has no idea what is going on with Othello. She has too much trust in Othello to even think he might be jealous. Desdemona is also the third person to ask Iago for help. Everybody believes Iago is beneficent, but deep down inside he is a wretched man. Roderigo surprisingly makes a stand to Iago, which should have happened a long time ago! Unfortunately, Iago used his cunning ways to get Roderigo back on his side. Emilia isn't much of a good girl herself either. She rather cheat on her husband than stay faithful to him. The wrong people are getting trapped in this mess!

Cistern (4.2. 60)- n. a reservoir, tank, or container for storing or holding water or other liquid.

Chid (4.2. 111)- v. to express disapproval of; scold; reproach.

Othello Act: 4 Scene: 1

"So delicate with her needle. An admirable musician. O, she/ will sing the savageness out of a bear! Of so high/ and plenteous wit and invention" (4.1. 190-192).

"Faith, that was no so well; yet would I knew/ That stroke would prove worst" (4.1. 274-275).

As hard as Othello tries to show his hatred for Desdemona, he is still madly in love with her. He can't help but notice how beautifully she sings or how musically talented she is. Iago on the other hand wants him to strangle her in bed instead of poisoning her! He is a terrible person who refuses to stop his evil plan. Iago already got the position he wanted, but now he is out to get Othello! He even convinces Lodovico that Othello beats Desdemona on a regular basis! Iago is making things worse and worse. Hopefully, he will get caught in his act, but it doesn't look like this will happen. Poor Desdemona is simply an innocent girl who really doesn't know any better. She genuinely loves Othello, but Iago makes it look as though she loves Cassio. Cassio really doesn't even deserve anything back. He is simply a pig that should leave Cyprus. Cassio is making things even worse by coming in the situation at all the wrong times and causing even more conflict with Desdemona and Othello.

Venial (4.1. 9)- adj. able to be forgiven or pardoned; not seriously wrong.

Yoked (4.1. 69)- v. to join, couple, link, or unite.

Othello Act: 3 Scene: 4

"Full of crusadoes. And but my noble Moor/ Is true of mind, and made of no such baseness/ As jealous creatures are, it were enough/ To put him to ill thinking" (3.4. 26-29).

"I was, unhandsome warrior as I am,/ Arraigning his unkindness with my soul;/ But now I find I had suborned the witness,/ And he's indicted falsely" (3.4. 151-154).

Desdemona is too nice of a person. She thinks so highly of the Moor that she would never dare to think that he could ever be jealous. Desdemona even blames herself for getting him angry without even knowing the reason he is mad! Othello was really upset to begin with and Desdemona made it worse by mentioning Cassio again. She shouldn't have done that, but she didn't know any better. Iago is taking advantage of that and adding his two cents in during the scene being the spectator. Desdemona is wasting her time trying to help Cassio because all he wants is to gain his reputation back. Bianca, the prostitute, appears at the end of the scene, which will most likely make matters worse.

Catechize (3.4. 16): v. to instruct orally by means of questions and answers.

Veritable (3.4. 76): adj. being truly or very much so.

Othello Act: 3 Scene: 1-3

"I'll see before I doubt; when I doubt, prove;/ And on the proof there is no more but this:/ Away at once with love or jealousy!" (3.3. 190-193)

"Now do I see 'tis true. Look here, Iago:/ All my fond love thus do I blow to heaven/ 'Tis gone" (3.3. 441-443).

Iago just keeps lying to everybody. He even makes Othello believe Desdemona is really cheating on him. Cassio will be in for a big surprise if he finds out what Iago said about him before he gets killed. Desdemona will be completely heart broken because she genuinely loves Othello. She was simply being a nice person who felt bad for Cassio. Desdemona was only asking Othello to give Cassio his position back for the sake of Cassio's reputation and self-image. Othello became very stubborn with Iago, but Iago easily fixed issue when he started making up lies to arise more suspicion of Desdemona. Othello wanted proof and Iago gave him lies! Cassio had so much trust and respect for Iago, but Iago turned his back on him. Iago's plan never seems to fail! If it is coming to a downfall, Iago brings it back on course. What will happen next?

Penitent (3.3. 63): adj. feeling sorrow for sin or wrongdoing.

Knave (3.3. 121): n. an unprincipled, untrustworthy, or dishonest person.

Othello Act: 2 Scene: 2 & 3

"I fear the trust Othello puts him in,/On some odd time of his infirmity,/Will shake this island" (2.3. 122-124).

"And, good lieutenant, I think you think I love you" (2.3. 310-311).

Iago is a very manipulative man. He doesn't care who he hurts! First, he manages to get everybody drunk including Cassio and Roderigo. Cassio knows better than to drink while he is keeping watch on the town. He mentions this as Iago offers him a drink. Cassio has morals and Iago is destroying them! He even causes Cassio to lose his position as second in command. Iago even manages to manipulate Montano and the other drunk guards into thinking Cassio is an unreliable drunkard. Iago is doing more damage than I suspected. He is not only going to hurt Othello, but he is also going to ruin Desdemona, Roderigo and Cassio even more! After causing Cassio to lose his job, he acts like his best friend guiding him into complete trouble! Iago never stops and it seems very possible that his plan might work!

Gallants (2.3. 29): adj. smartly or boldly stylish; dashing.

Fain (2.3. 29): adv. gladly; willingly.

Caroused (2.3. 51): v. to drink deeply and frequently.