A choice that Shakespeare made that I liked was making the handkerchief a symbol. It is powerful because it alone symbolizes the love between Othello and Desdemona. This means that when you get a hold of this napkin, you can manipulate their love, as Iago did. With tweaking from Iago, this handkerchief slowly became a symbol for jealousy. It was the very first handkerchief that Othello had given to Desdemona. It was the start of their relationship, and it might as well be the end.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
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The evolution of ideas and concepts in a story really makes it special. It shows that characters change, and the author knew how to make those changes clear. I like the way you showed the handkerchief as a symbol of love and jealousy. Beginning, end. I could go on for a bit with those relations...
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