Iago's Soliloquy In Othello
By ending with a solioquy, Shakespeare is able to conclude the act with suspense and tension, stimulating the audience to ponder future events. The repetition of the question of "how" Iago will accomplish his evil goal gives the audience keen insight on how exactly Iago will lead Othello to his doom (1.3.376). The audience's role thus becomes that of an accomplice, due to the intimacy with the villian of the play.
Iago closes his speech with referring to his plan as a "monstrous birth" (1.3.386). This final line foreshadows the start of his devious plan to betray Othello. Shakespeare's masterfully use of language and device sets up the rest of the
Iago closes his speech with referring to his plan as a "monstrous birth" (1.3.386). This final line foreshadows the start of his devious plan to betray Othello. Shakespeare's masterfully use of language and device sets up the rest of the