Othello Theme -- Soul / Souls
Paige Hooper and Emily Moler Soul / Souls Soul noun the spiritual part of humans regarded in its moral aspect, or as believed to survive death and be subject to happiness or misery in a life to come the emotional part of human nature; the seat of the feelings or sentiments. Soul in Othello In Othello, the word soul is used in reference to the morality of a character. In particular, the three main characters: Iago, Othello, and Desdemona. In the play, Iago?s soul is dark and twisted whilst Desdemona?s is light and innocent. Othello?s soul darkens and becomes vilified. Iago EMILIA: If he say so, may his pernicious soul Rot half a grain a day! he lies to the heart Act V, scene ii, Line 156-157 Iago Explained