up 12 lines of text! Iago, once again, speaking to Othello in officious terms, says; "Touch me not so near, I had rather" (II.3.235) If this were to be simplified, one would see that hes only asking "Do you hate Cassio?" Time is definitely wasted reading these continuing lines of meaninglessness and it really distracts the reader in his/her thoughts. If such lines were to be simplified in Shakespeares plays, perhaps it would be much easier to understand.When it comes to understanding, evaluative is a little more comprehensive than officious. Evaluative is more of an opinion passed on to the reader an really an overview of what the character thinks. For instance, Iago is discussing his opinion of Othello and reason why he should have been put in the place of lieutenant, "Despise me if I do not. Three great ones on the city, in personal suit to make me his lieutenant " (I.1.8-35) Although this quote gives Desdemona of his feelings and frustrations. It doesnt paint that picture quite as well as figurative language would. Evaluative phrases are known to be long and boring, but showing a point. The point that the following quote is trying to prove is that Brabantio is arguing how it is impossible that his daughter could have not fallen in love with him without any magic, "O, thou foul thief, where hast thou enchanted her!"(I.2.80-100) When Brabantio speaks of enchantment, he is telling Othello that he mustve used magic. This goes on as he vents for at least a half of a page, it is interesting, but not as interesting to stay focused on the whole excerpt. Another example of Iago speaking in evaluative language is when he states "Lay thy finger, thus and let thy soul be instructed she first loved the Moor but for bragging "(II.1.242-270) This quote discusses the way Roderigo should look at Desdemona, doing such a sinful act. Evaluative Language is not all that bad if it were to be compared to any of the three, but it is still a...
