Sunday, October 25, 2009

Favourite quote in Othello

Act 1 Scene 1 (Lines 62-6)
"For when my outward action doth demonstrate
The native act and figure of my heart
In complement extern, 'tis not long after
But I will wear my heart upon my sleeve
For daws to peck at."

I like this quote as it exemplifies Iago's cryptic and elliptical manner of speaking, which is also a vital element that Shakespeare has constructed in order to contributing to the extreme dramatic irony of the play.

1 comment:

ana.itaG said...

truc, your quote is like a secret message. It can't be seen unless highlighted. :)