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The paper closely examines the language and tone of Othello's monologue in order to demonstrate how this speech conveys his inner conflict. The paper identifies and explains Shakespeare's use of anaphora, personification, images and tragic tone. In this way, the paper provides insight into Othello's dramatic soliloquy before he finally chooses to kill his wife, Desdemona.

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"The tragic play by William Shakespeare, "Othello", depicts the consequences of villainy that result in a murder committed out of jealousy. While the main character, Othello, tries to justify his horrific act with declaring it a sacrifice, the reader embarks on a journey into the inner thoughts of Othello to discover his real motives of killing his wife, Desdemona. By having a closer look at Othello's monologue next to his wife's bed several minutes prior to her death in Act V, scene II, lines 1-24, the reader gains an insight into Othello's train of thoughts. Also, his inner conflict is demonstrated which consists of his struggle whether to kill the woman that he loves and thus, save his reputation, or to lose the esteem of everyone around him. Shakespeare represents, in a manner fraught with figurative language - such as anaphora, personification and images etc. - as well as a tragic tone, the tragedy of a man who has been depicted in the first two acts as a noble, black African and who now shows, through disclosure of his inner dilemma, that he still embodies a barbaric savage beneath his Christian and reserved surface."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Shakespeare, William. "Othello." Folger Shakespeare Library. Ed. Barbara A.Mowat and Paul Werstine. Washington Square Press New Folger Edition, 1993.

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