D.Greaves http://dgreaves.posterous.com Well Veresed. Never Rehearsed. posterous.com Thu, 13 Jan 2011 23:27:00 -0800 THE O (topic by Rain:evil lurks in the light) http://dgreaves.posterous.com/the-o-topic-by-rainevil-lurks-in-the-light http://dgreaves.posterous.com/the-o-topic-by-rainevil-lurks-in-the-light

(Scene begins with Iago praying)

IAGO-May the heavens burst from the seams of thy universe if I, Iago,speaketh untruths 'gainst the Moor. I am but a simple man thrust into a maelstrom of intrigue and demonic vice, and yet, prepared for said intrigue am I. For, I doth listen, and hath examined lies 'twixt the Moor's speech pattern. I praythee confirm my mission for in my plot do I doth good for many. Wretched Moor! He is after all one hair's breath removed from the jungle beasts that populate his Native land. Oh the HORROR to you I am reluctant to speak! In my mares of day I see this boorish, uncooth simian tupping with a white ewe of angelic virtue. God HEAR MY ANGUISHED CRIES TO REMOVE THIS MISCREANT OF CURSED MELLANIN FROM THESE HOLY SHORES!!

(Othello enters the sacristy and smiles at Iago's benevolence)

OTHELLO-My dear, trusted Iago! I reluctantly hasten to interrupt thy sacred thoughts amidst these holy vestments. Yet, only you I can trust with mine heart. A heart that bursts from the universe like the heavens pon this most glorious day!
(Iago, his back turned to Othello smiles and thinks stupid Moor)
Ahhh Iago! But my supple and fair Desdamona! A whirlwind be she! Never hath this old Lion's loins been saturated with such passion. My kind and faithful Iago. By the gods I hath foresworn my trust to you, yet, I must warn. SPEAKETH NOT of my infactuation lest I slice thy treacherous tongue from thy mouth! For Iago, only to you and the gods do I dare reveal my unconditional love for maiden Desdamona.

(Iago rises and frowns as if concerned. Othello notices the change and speaks)

O-My Iago. What I demand troubles you so that my glorious news cannot shake thy lethargy?

I-My devotion and love to you Noble King being absloute and pure is tested this morn for, I unfortunately, bring bad tidings to thy conscience.

O-SPEAK!
(Iago remains silent)
SPEAK DAMN YOU!!!

(Iago removes from his vestment a kerchief belonging to Desdamona.Othello grabs the kerchief and inhales the scent of another man's vinegar and grabs Iago's throat with fury. Iago whispers through the hold)

I-Do not be hasty in thy fury King. It is not I whom hath befouled thy union.
(Othello releases Iago)
I am and shall remain thy servant. This item I found beneath the residence of Cassio, thy once devoted friend.
(Othello in horror falls to his knees)

O-LEAVE ME NOW! I fear my gods hath no use. I shall pray to your God for he approves of your clarity.

(Scene shift to Othello's bedchambers. Othello deep in thought and consternation as Desdamona enters)

DESDAMONA-my King! I being so full of joy in seeing you am now concerned. What hath brought about such a dour contenance?

O-perhaps all..perhaps none a'tall

D-I am confused. Such a glorious morn we shared. Is is bad tidings from home? Please Noble King! I am here for you.

O-Are thee?
(Othello hold the kerchief in the light)

D-Oh thank you Husband! I feared that I had lost such a precious momento of our love! I fear not tell you for I know it was given with love. Searched did I hither and yonder for it!
(Desdamona reaches out for the kerchief. Othello refuses to part with it)
King! Why do you not return thy love gift? What is wrong?

O-SHE WOLF!
(He slaps Desdamona)
Oh you wretched swine! I curse you virtue and the family crest of thy limpid father's loins! TRAITOR OF MINE HESART AND TRUST ARE THEE!
(Othello slaps Desdamona again. She falls to the bed in fear)

D-KING OH DEAR KING! I HATH NEVER VIOLATED OUR SACRED TRUST! I PRAY TO DIE BEFORE DOING SO! I SWEAR APON MY LIFE!!

O-YOU SWEAR! TO THE GODS!! OH YOU PRETTY VERMIN! SPEAKETH NOT AGAIN! I WARN YOU!

D-Husband..NEVER HATH I BETRAYED THEE!
(Othello pounces apon Desdamona is fury)

O-LIAR!! YOU SPEAKETH WITH TONGUE FORKED LIKE THE ASP!! REMOVE THEE I SHALL FROM THE NOBILITY OF THE LIVING
(Othello chokes Desdamona until she breathes no longer. He then cries and falls into a frightful respite. He is awakened by pounding on the bedchamber door)

O-Enter and see what evil lurks in the light of day!
(Othello's men, accompanied by Cassio enter and gasp in horror)
Cassio! Witness your she wolf in death's repose! For you a special demise I shall conceive!
(Iago is brought forth in shackles and prodded with Cassio's sword to speak)

I-Near death am I so be it. Worthless Moor I decieved your simple brain!! HAHAHAHAHA! I see my plot worked to perfection but with one tragic twist for it is you simian who should be lying there without breath. So be it. For all shall be sorted by God.

O-take him and do what you will Cassio. Leave me now alone with my wife.
(Cassio hesitates. Othello approaches him.)

O-go Dear friend go. I cannot face you in this light.
(All leave the chamber)
OH CURSED FATE!! TO THEE I BESEECH! TAKE MY SINS AND CAST THEM TO THE FALLS FOR I HATH BETRAYED THE GODS!! DEAR CASSIO I PRAY THEE FORGIVE ME FOR BELIEVING SUCH FOUL RUMOUR! DESDAMONA!! DESDAMONA WHAT HATH I DONE! I SHALL JOIN YOU IN DEATH!!!

Evil lurks in the light..

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