... of the Great Chain of Being, a social paradigm which dictated hierarchical order for all forms of existence and pressured individuals to retain 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 ... warning 'jealousy is the green eyed monster which doth mock the meat it feeds on' foreshadows how jealousy will consume Othello's vulnerable state. Through the complete deterioration of Othello's languag...

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