Blog 21 scene Response "Othello" 1981

I chose the 1989 scene from "Othello" Shakespeare (1604) Act III Scene III. The lighting used in this scene adds to the trechery of Lago. The director used a bright light that mimics purity of heart that adds to the feigned loyalty of Lago. We as participants know the evil that plagues the intentions of Lago and the pure white lighting adds to the contrast of Lagos black hearted intentions. As the scene progresses the lighting stays the same for a visual confirmation of the emotion Lago tries to display for Othello, but the director also uses a blurring of Lagos image as he starts to spin his deceitful webs to ensnare Othello into the moraass of jealous thought. then to remind the audaince of Lagos treachery the director call for a close up of Othello and Lago reminding us of the intimacy othello feels for Lago all the while we the audiance realizing the black heated intentions of Lago. This only adds to the animosity we feel against Lago, and helps in building our support for Othello in what believe will happen as a result of this intimate betrayal.