Iagos Character Exposed Through Language and Diction in Othello Essay

Iagos Character Exposed Through Language and Diction in OthelloEveryone at some point in their lives attempts to convince someone to accept certain ways and to do specific things that ultimately will altogether benefit the person doing the convincing. Throughout the entire book, Othello, Iago attempts to convince numerous multitude in coiffe to in the end only benefit and do himself. In this scene, Roderigo is explaining to Iago how he no longer wants to love because he is without Desdemonas love. Iago then focuses on convincing Roderigo not only out of suicide, only also into getting Desdemona back. If Iago was unable to encourage Roderigo to go back after(prenominal) Desdemona, his plans would have been ruined. In lines 296-395, Iago uses many different uses of diction in order to convince Roderigo to do what he wants him to do. One of the ways that Iago appeals to Roderigo through language is with the use of flattery. It is very apparent even from the beginning that Iago i s trying to flatter Roderigo. A strong example of this flattery is seen in line 297, What ratest thou, noble heart....