Othello's Thoughts by Nasya King

Othello's jealous rage did not all come at once, rather it was more of a descent into madness. In the beginning of the play it is revealed to the audience that Othello is cool headed and wise. HIs experiences as a soldier have created a sense of peace within him even in the presence of danger. When Brabantio called him out for bewitching his daughter, Othello could have been killed. However, he remained completely collected and simply told his story, which landed everyone on his side and left Brabantio alone in his entreat to punish Othello. When the Turkish attack was announced, fought, and won there was still no sign of extreme emotion from the brave soldier who’d fought cave cannibals and won many wars. However, all men have a weakness, and usually it is women and pride. When it came to Desdemona Othello became like a love sick puppy. He would always express his happiness at the sight of her, and through his words we see that Desdemona is one of the only people who does not judge or ask for favors from Othello. Their love for each other was pure and stronger than Brabantio’s anger, or the racist attitudes about Othello. However, this all changed once Iago began to advise Othello of Desdemona’s supposed disloyalty. With no proof (“yet”) whatsoever, Othello begins to not only believe Iago, but torment himself over those beliefs. AS stated above though, it didn’t happen all at once. In the beginning Othello Othello's jealous rage did not all come at once, rather it was more of a descent into madness. In the beginning of the play it is revealed to the audience that Othello is cool headed and wise. HIs experiences as a soldier have created a sense of peace within him even in the presence of danger. When Brabantio called him out for bewitching his daughter, Othello could have been killed. However, he remained completely collected and calmly explained how it was his bravery, and smooth voice that enchanted her. That and a sense of loneliness that was kind of sad. This supports why Othello felt so betrayed by Desdemona; he was able to keep everyone out of his personal life and his out of everyone’s. Desdemona was invited to share his hearts desires, pains, and grief; yet still she betrayed him. In Othello’s eyes this betrayal was evidence of the reason he didn’t let many people too close. He started out an introverted, calculated soldier, and ended up an aggressive, murderer.

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