... !" the short words along with the exclamation marks shows the disjointed and unbalanced speech, reflecting his degradation through the manipulation by Iago (4.1.41-42). Also, his speech was almost poetic in the way he described natural imagery, "let the laboring back climb hills of seas/Olympus-high" (2.1.184-185). However, this shifts to coarse, animal language, "I'd rather ... ...

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... is clearly a man with a presence whom is used to issuing commands and to being obeyed. His words "keep up your bright swords for the dew will rust them" are both poetic and commanding. This cry emphasises his own essentially peaceful nature. Urgent reassessment of this character is demanded. Othello is unafraid- confident of his worth. Othello will not hide in his ... ...

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