Iago's Second Soliloquy Analysis
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Iago's Second Soliloquy Analysis
The soliloquy
From Othello, Act 1, Scene 3 (modern spelling and punctuation): “Thus do I ever make my fool my purse; For I mine own gained knowledge should profane, If I would time expend with such a snipe But for my sport and profit. I hate the Moor, And it is thought abroad that ’twixt my sheets He’s done my office. I know not if’t be true, But I, for mere suspicion in that kind, Will do as if for surety.” Glossary: “my fool my purse” means making Roderigo a source of money; “snipe” is an insulting term for a foolish person; “’twixt my sheets” means in my bed; “done my office” suggests taken his place as husband; “surety” means certainty.
- He regards Roderigo as a loyal friend.
- He exploits Roderigo for money.
- He fears Roderigo will expose him.
- He admires Roderigo’s judgement.
- “my fool my purse”
- “sport and profit”
- “mere suspicion”
- “as if for surety”
- Personal enjoyment and gain
- Treating doubt as certainty
- Exploiting Roderigo
- Lack of proof
- It makes Iago sound focused on his own plans and interests.
- It shows Iago is uncertain about who is speaking.
- It suggests he is sharing responsibility with others.
- It proves he cares deeply about Roderigo.
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