Closing Case on Othello

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Your Honour, ladies and gentlemen of the jury and my learned colleagues, I am the prosecuting attorney for this case. Now let me begin as I reiterate the conclusions made so far. The defendant, Iago has been charged with two counts of first degree murder; malice aforethought, and theft. Your honour, the death of three human beings is unlawful. Those individuals being: Roderigo, Emilia and Desdemona. The defendant has used his position being the Moor’s trusted ensign to his advantage. His reasons of killing these innocent people are juvenile and unreasonable. Iago is guilty beyond reasonable doubt, your honour and ladies and gentlemen of the jury.

Now let’s consider this argument that the defendant is a two-faced character. Iago wanted to give the impression to Othello that he is still his most trusted ensign. The defendant has shown his true evil side on his lonesome – or when he moves to the side and says his plans or ideas out loud in the play. Your honour and jury, this man does not deserve a second chance. I fear for the society’s safety if he is found acquitted. This man has committed crimes that he has well and truly planned out.

How are the victims linked to the defendant, and why would the defendant ever think about killing them? Your honour, Roderigo has connived with Iago as well. The victim has been giving Iago money to help him into Desdemona’s favour. He is mostly seen talking and scheming with Iago. Roderigo was present when Iago stated that:

“Tis not long after but I will wear my heart upon my sleeve for daws to peck at; I am not what I am.”

Why would he say this, ladies and gentlemen? There’s a variety of reasons. One of the reasons being is that he pretends to be nice and loyal to Othello and yet he only wanted to take him down. That was his main motive, your honour. The fact is, Iago is a resentful man. He had studied Othello well to

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