The song that I have chosen that relates to a conflict in Othello is Our Lips Are Sealed. This song is by the Go-Go's. At first it may seem as though there is a not a huge connection between Shakespeare and the Go-Go's, but a look at the lyrics reveals otherwise. In this song, someone is "telling lies" and it is "no surprise." Iago can be compared to this person. He tells lies about others and knowing his character and inclination to jealousy, it is really no surprise that he creates rumors about Othello, Desdemona, Cassio, etc.
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| Roderigo and Iago |
"It doesn't matter what they say
In the jealous games people play
Our lips are sealed"
This relates to Othello because Roderigo went along with the jealous games that Iago played. He obeyed Iago's requests so that he could get back together with Desdemona. Throughout all of Iago's plotting, Roderigo managed to keep his lips sealed. Iago and Roderigo can represent the "our" in our lips are sealed because they were the ones that kept their lips sealed from the truth of what was really going on.
Lastly, "Hush my darling, don't you cry, quiet angel, forget their lies" can be compared to Iago. As the play wraps up, the truth about Iago is revealed. Well kindof. Othello discovers that Iago is behind all of the mischief that occurred but Iago tells him not to worry about it and figure it out for the details for himself. I can imagine Iago, being that two faced person he is, telling Othello to "hush darling, don't cry, forget the lies," because he still wanted everyone to think he was honest. Okay maybe he wouldn't say darling but still. Keeping his motives and such a secret was his last attempt to save his reputation as that honest man. Somewhat ironic. Anyway, enjoy this awesome song :)
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