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Othello mind, planted by Ago, it could symbolize his thoughts as they occur, like a subliminal narration. There sis repetition of the word *honest”, which is a stark contrast, representing the opposite of Ago but yet he is talking about it as fee understands. It is ironic how he speaks of how he thinks Michael Cassia is not honest, as we know it is the other way round, and that Ago is the liar in this situation. It is in this Scene we see the first ‘varying signs” of Othello impending delusion. P until this point the act has consisted mainly Of chaining of simple conversation, however upon having these terrible thoughts planted in his mind, Othello enters an extended dialogue, accusing Ago Of hiding something from him, which is foreshadowing as we know he thinks the same of Desman further along in the play. Ago replies Of “My lord, you know love you”. This could easily be compared to the earlier statement from Ago “l do hate the moor”. There is a great contrast between these two quotes as they portray completely different messages, one truthful and one a lie, In the first he refers to Othello as “The Moor. In the second he refers to him as “My lord”. The use of the word *The”, signifies that Ago doesn’t see Othello as a real person, more an object, and the word moor is highly derogatory, as is labeling him purely on his ethnicity.
This is perfect to compare with “My lord” as the use Of “my” represents a false closeness between Othello and Ago, it is much more personal, ND implies Ago holds Othello close to his heart. And the title “Lord” signifies how Ago is making out that Othello is his superior; he addresses him with a title instead Of simply With a trait. In conclusion. This goes to show that Ago is a cunning character, as he is planting ideas in Othello, and manipulating him with something he cares deeply about, which speaks volumes about his personality. It is almost as if the characters are chess pieces and Ago is “the player’, the way he controls and plots them against each other, which ultimately leads to their demises.