I think this can be said for many people in our lives; talents are not used or they are disabused for hatred. This is a sad state of affairs in our world today because all the gifts and talents could be used to help many people. To go turn around Iago's word's, the rich would be those with many talents and virtues. A very different world from ours today where money is so important and for example, the greed of so many that has lead to catastrophe in the financial markets. How will we deal with using our talents for good? How can we be satisfied with only a wealth of talents and virtues?
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Patience for Revenge!
Iago must wait and wait for the right moment to destroy Othello's world. Throughout the whole play he has been plotting and deceiving everyone he meets just to succeed at torturing Othello. What is really ironic about this is that patience is always thought to be a virtue, one that is extremely valuable and could be helpful in life. Even Iago says, "How poor are they that have not patience" (Act II, Scene 3, 328). Obviously Iago has plenty of patience and intelligence that is channeled into hatred. Imagine if Iago had used his gifts of patience and intelligence in a different way, he may have had Cassio's position or an even higher station.
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Emma,
I really like the point you make about patience being used for the worse instead of the better. I don't think I have really thought of it that way, but it is so true! Although I am not sure what Iago's plan is, I think if it is to be successful, it will be largely because he has exercised such patience. I guess we will have to wait and see what happens! Anyways, good job and way to keep it interesting and applicable to current times!
-Colleen Lake
I have to say that I agree with your statement that in today's world, oftentimes virtues and talents are used for negative ends. People don't care what they do to others as long as they are on top of the status quo. What a different world we would live in if everyone took the time to consider what they could do to help the world, instead of tear it down.
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