Monday, January 12, 2009

Othello 4.2-4.3 "...You have told me she hath received them, and returned me expectations and comforts of sudden respect and acquaintance; but I find none." (4.2 101)

Roderigo has finally challenged Iago's authority. He has realized his losses that he has acquired as a result of Iago's guidance. Roderigo's empty threats have not even phased Iago. In fact, Iago reacts to this threat by, yet again offering more tainted advice. Roderigo, being the fool that he is, follows Iago blindly after previously stating that he would not. This quote plays into one of the most major themes of the play, which is Iago's ability to change himself in the eyes of others.

solicitation- The act of (dishonest) allurement

intendment- The true or correct meaning of something

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