... their status in the chain. Othello's eloquent, poetic language as he claims 'my parts, my title and my perfect soul shall manifest me rightly' establishes him as a figure of confidence and loyalty. However Othello begins to believe that Desdemona's disloyalty was due to his lack ... such as 'clime, complexion and degree'. Soon, Othello's pride is cast away, as evident in the imagery in 'haply for I am black...I had rather be a toad and live upon the vapour of a dungeon' demonstrating his self denunciation at the realisation of his racial insecurities. Meanwhile, the ... ' ...

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• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: Graduate

... human ideals are only hindering life's potential fruits', and that he exploits such idealists simply because he can; as he says of Othello, "He holds me well; The better shall my purpose work on him-. This lack of trust in civilisation also emerges in another of his supposed motives, that of ... of the imagery he uses that suggest that he, too, is controlled by a reckless sense of pride and jealousy. Phrases such as "the thought / Doth like a poisonous mineral gnaw my inwards- show the extent to which he has allowed his wounded pride to control him, and the possessive attitude suggested ...

• Word Count: 2807
• Approx Pages: 11
• Grade Level: Graduate