Blog 21: Scene Response

I enjoyed watching the scene from Act III in the three different productions of Othello. I like the Fishburne version most because I like the imagery of the armory and Othello's handling of weapons during the dialogue. However, what I think impressed me most about the Welles and Fishburne versions was the way they move from sunny, outdoor settings to dark interior settings. It's almost as if we move from pleasant, transparent, truthful conversation to the darkness of lies, insecurity, and cruelty. I think the use of the mirror in the Welles version is very effective because it indicates that Othello is questioning himself.