Othello

I was intrigued with the idea that Shakespeare wrote sonnets which then immortalized the subjects of his sonnets. The written word then appears to be of the utmost importance, and it can clearly be seen with the amount of works William wrote. But, there is one play that strikes me as odd; Othello. In Othello language, or the spoken word appears to be of the utmost importance and brings the characters and the play to a tragic  end. Yes, words are still words, and can still immortalize his plays, but it is just fascinating to me that Iago's use of language and manipulation through the use of spoken words has a much greater impact in effecting the characters and their mentalities. Othello, was a great general and man, and in the end because of evil words of doubt and treachery, he becomes a monster and murderer, which is a change in his person. He has no proof of infidelity, yet because Iago's words are so dense and immense, it is just enough to turn Othello mad.. Language the most influential, useful, necessary, destructive, morbid tool we have... language is the greatest gift we are given.. and Iago realizes this and uses it for evil. He is never implicated from his actions... he merely uses himself, or implements himself to obtain to goal desires.

“…Ay let her rot and perish and be damned tonight, for she shall not live, my heart is turned to stone…” [4.1.183].