Othello-syntax and repetition

             Through syntax and repetition Shakespeare is able to connect two very different
             characters, while contrasting those characters at the same time. With a close examination
             of Shakespeare's writings many would say that his use of iambic pentameter was his most
             important trait. However, in this passage of Othello, Shakespeare's use of syntax allows
             the reader to better analyze the meaning behind the words.
             Syntax is the way in which the author chooses to arrange his sentences and the
             sentence structure. In this passage, Shakespeare arranges Othello's and Emilia's sentences
             so that they describe the speakers' personalities. In the dialogue of Emilia, Shakespeare
             portrays her blunt and to the point personality by making her responses to Othello very
             short and to the point. However because of Othello's jealous nature and his inquiring
             mind, his dialogue is drawn out and exaggerated, almost pestering.
             The use of repetition in this passage of Othello, helps to emphasize words and
             actions such as "never" or "seen" and "heard". Because Shakespeare repeats those words
             and actions throughout this passage it is possible to know that they pertain to the rest of
             the play. Because Shakespeare portrays Othello as very skeptical, he repeats himself
             numerous times. This reappears through out the rest of the play because of Othello's
             By using both syntax and repetition, Shakespeare successfully conveys the most
             important information to the reader in this passage. Though Emilia and Othello's syntax,
             Shakespeare contrasts the characters. Through the repetitive wording of the two
             characters Shakespeare is able to convey his their most important thoughts.
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