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This 3 page paper discusses the way in which Shakespeare illustrates Othello’s lack of control in Act IV, Scene 1 of the play. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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wrong but pays with her life for loving Othello. This paper shows how Shakespeare demonstrates Othellos lack of control of himself, his passion and his reason in Act IV Scene
1 of the play. Discussion By this point in the drama, Iagos poison has done its work and Othello is no longer able to listen to reason. Everything he sees
and hears becomes translated in his own mind into absolute proof of Desdemonas faithlessness. The first thing that strikes a reader about this scene is that overall, Othellos speeches are
frenetic and almost nonsensical. He has trouble sticking to the point and is easily distracted. At that moment he is ready to swallow anything Iago tells him, no matter how
outlandish. In one particular passage near the end of the act he is so distraught that he strikes Desdemona, shocking everyone, especially Lodovico, who has just arrived from Venice with
a message from the Duke (Shakespeare). When he sees Othellos brutality he says "My lord, this would not be believd in Venice" indicating how far out of character it is
for Othello (IV.i.242). A few moments later, Desdemona leaves but Lodovico, who enjoys her company, asks Othello to call her back (Shakespeare). He does, then asks Lodovico why he wants
her to return; then he has a speech in which he addresses his lines first to Lodovico then to Desdemona; he seems to have a split personality at the moment:
"And shes obedient, as you say, obedient; / Very obedient.-Proceed you in your tears.-- / Concerning this, sir---O well-painted passion!-- / I am commanded home.-Get you away; / Ill send
for you anon.-Sir, I obey the mandate, / And will return to Venice" (IV.i.255-260). He is telling her that he believes her tears are false and orders her to
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