We chose the title “Relentless Love” because all of Roderigo’s actions are directed towards his pursuit of Desdemona and his hope of gaining her love. The picture of Venice shows where he has come from and a time in his life that was less complicated. We decided to use a green background to represent the jealousy Roderigo feels towards Othello and Cassio. We also put the post words into green because of how his jealousy is expressed through his entries. Each entry describes his actions and feelings towards characters, such as his jealousy towards Othello. We chose to do the post titles in red because it represents the passion that is expressed by Roderigo. The main background is blue to show Roderigo’s disappointments. Roderigo always seems to be a victim and he never attains his goals. The blue also represents his decline into depression when his pursuit of Desdemona continually fails. We made the font basic and bold to show how uncomplicated and simple Roderigo’s character is. He is easily deceived and it is not difficult to gain his trust. We decided against using music because we believe that Roderigo was only focused on his goal. He would not waste his time with music because he is too depressed to listen to anything except for Iago’s advice. We included many pictures of Desdemona to illustrate the lust Roderigo has for her. We think that Roderigo would appreciate looking at Desdemona often. We also included individual pictures within the posts to represent different aspects of each entry. We feel that these factors represent Roderigo in a way that accurately describes his character.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
A small price for Desdemona
I am very lucky to have a friend like Iago looking out for me, without him I would have never come so close to Desdemona. If Iago had not been planning everything for me I would have failed and never come close to catching Desdemona’s attention. I feel terrible for doubting Iago and even though I have yet to see the product of my money, he told me that he has been working for me all this time. He has safely delivered my jewels to Desdemona, caught her attention and even tells me that she wants to talk to me. He even proclaims that I can take him "from this world with treachery and devise engines for his life" (4.2. 214-215) if Desdemona is not with me tomorrow. How could I have ever doubted his honesty, when he is so willing to lay his life on the line for my happiness? But now he asks me to kill Cassio, and murder was never part of my plan to catch Desdemona...
... But Othello and Desdemona will be forced to stay behind if I make Cassio "unable of Othello’s place – knocking out his brains" (4.2.226-227) will take him out of the picture. If Cassio is gone Desdemona will have no one to love except for me, I will finally have my chance. The murder of Cassio seems a small price compared to the love of Desdemona. It will not even be a difficult task, not with Iago helping me; he is a great friend to go to so much trouble for me. I do not know where I would be without him as my friend and advisor.
Waiting...
We have all been at Cyprus for a little while and I have been trying to stay positive about Desdemona. Hearing about Desdemona’s love for Cassio was hard. I have been wanting to impress her. I was quite lucky that I was not more severely injured after starting the fight with Cassio. I am glad that Iago’s plan is working out well. Iago has been trying to keep my hopes up. He suggested that I spend a good deal of my money on the most beautiful and expensive jewels crusadoes can buy! He even said that he would deliver them for me, and that he would speak to Desdemona on my behalf. I just went out and got them today and it may have cost me most of my life savings, but I think it is well worth it! I am sure she will love them, although nothing could compare to her beauty...
...It has been a while and I still haven’t heard much from Iago. The only thing he has told me is to keep sending more jewels because Desdemona loves them. My heart rejoices at the thought of being in her favor. I sure hope she comes and visits me soon...
...It’s a little disappointing that Desdemona still hasn’t come to see me yet, even though Iago continues to tell me of how happy and wonderful my presents make her feel. I really thought that if she was that happy about them she would approach me herself...
...This is ridiculous! Why has Desdemona continued to ignore me even after I have sent her such great gifts? Iago keeps encouraging me to stay hopeful but Desdemona seems to think I am a fool! I will go at once to talk to Iago about the lack of results; I have to do something about this! “I will indeed no longer endure it; nor am I yet/ persuaded to put up in peace what already I have/ foolishly suffered.” (4.2.178-180)
Damn you Cassio!
Oh, what a treacherous storm we had to pass through to make it to Cyprus, I thought we would drown in our attempt. Luckily we made it to land and Desdemona was safe, and that is all that is important. Though I do wish Cassio had never made it through the storm, since Iago showed me how much he loves Desdemona. The way he talks to her and kisses her nauseates me and I can hardly bear it, to think that she loves him is too much. I cannot accept that she loves two men instead of me. Her husband kisses her too and I cannot watch it for I wish it were me who could kiss her. Iago is very perceptive to have seen that Cassio does love her very much; I am glad he is my friend and will work to end their relationship for my benefit. I am lucky to have Iago working with me for he knows everything about Cassio. He knows that Cassio is "rash and very sudden in choler and
haply may strike at" (2.1. 262-263) me. All that I had to do was taunt him with the fact that I could do a better job than him. Oh, it didn’t take much time at all; he must have been really drunk. We used his inability to drink to our advantage and though I was injured, and I wanted to go home, Iago convinced me to stay, telling me that I must have patience for what will occur next. He promises me that since Cassio is dismissed our plan is now in motion and will work out just the way Iago imagined it will.
Sweet Desdemona, why have you broken my heart?
I do not understand how Othello could steal the beautiful Desdemona away from me! I was sure that both Desdemona and her father were close to giving in to my relentless and unwavering affection by agreeing to my marriage proposal. Iago should have known about the courtship between Othello and Desdemona! I paid him to help me get a chance to court her, not to watch her get married to someone else! I have been paying him for months, surly he should have known and told me of their relationship! I was sure that Brabantio would get Othello arrested for bewitching innocent Desdemona. That’s the only reason that I, with the help of Iago, brought Brabantio to Othello. It killed me inside to watch the Duke fall for Othello’s lies and stories. How could Desdemona love such a man when she could have me? I wish I were married to Desdemona! It breaks my heart to know she is in love with Othello. Why should I even continue living, “I will incontinently drown myself.”(1.3.305) and "It is silliness to live when to live is torment; and then have we a prescription to die when death is our physician."(1.3.308-309)
Now that I think about it, I guess I am pretty lucky to have an ally like Iago. We both hate Othello and he gives excellent advice! He really keeps my hopes up. Iago says that Desdemona will soon get tired of Othello. He told me that I should sell all my possessions and land to follow them to Cyprus. I am happy to pay Iago for his help. Iago is so smart and confident, how could I ever doubt him? Who cares about land or a house if I can have the pure and lovely Desdemona? I feel stupid for being doubtful of Iago; he really seems to have my best interest at heart! I feel like a changed man out on a mission with a good friend at my side!