Othello It is the cause speech | Top grade analysis

One of the most important speeches in Othello is the tragic hero's "It is the cause, it is the cause" soliloquy at the start of Act 5 Scene 2, when he prepares to murder Desdemona, his innocent but misunderstood wife.

This is an incredibly complex moment with layers of emotional nuance to peel through, so in this video, I give my unique interpretation on what I think the speech signifies and how it sheds light on the play's key themes.

I've had quite a few viewers reach out to say they'd like to see more explanation on how to discuss the effects of literary techniques, which is why I'm breaking this analysis down according to some of the key devices in this speech.

TIMESTAMPS:
02:14 - Technique #1: Repetition
04:13 - Technique #2: Analogy
07:15 - Technique #3: Hyperbaton
10:08 - Technique #4: Paradox

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