Othello Speeh

Through language, you can change minds. Words are invisible manipulators, with a controlled purpose; to change another's beliefs and thoughts. When used effectively individuals are forced to agree with the point of view and give them and do what it wants. The language almost comes across as autocratic; it’s so practical, so logical and so convincing. Language manipulation can have two different purposes. It can be used against an individual in which it does not favour the victims best interest, but allows the manipulator to get a personal gain at the expense of another. Words used in this way are seen as a weapon in which it can inflict suffering and hurt to the victim. On the other hand it can have the opposite intention. It can be used in a positive way and to the benefits of both individuals. It can be uplifting, motivating, and inspirational and will often persuade individual’s interests in a helpful direction. This is how language can be used to manipulate meaning and intent and is shown clearly through William Shakespeare’s characters in the play, ‘Othello’.
Language can be used against an individual to cause suffering and pain. This is through the manipulation of meaning and intent. In Shakespeare’s play ‘Othello’, Iago who is the main villain in the film uses his manipulative language to deceive other characters in such a way that it makes him both a powerful and persuasive figure. His understanding of the individuals around him and their desires lets him engage in this deceitfulness even more and persuade individuals with his lies and scheming stories. In Act 1 scene 1, the audience is straight away immersed into the action of the play. In this scene Iago already starts to manipulate Roderigo through his naivety to Iago’s doublecrossing and overall manipulation. Roderigo’s first statement states “Iago, who hast had my purse as if the strings were thine” identifies the trust Roderigo has in Iago and their friendship through the use of a metaphor. To...