In Shakespeare’s play, "Othello," there are various stages where pivotal scenes determine or foreshadow a catastrophic ending. In Act Four, Scene One, Othello falls into a trance and it is clear he is physically and emotionally a transformed man who has fallen to demise. Such a scene is a turning point in the play as the audience begin to view him as a villain. However, it is previously in Act Three Scene Three that Iago’s plan to manipulate Othello is put into place by Emilia’s actions. Additionally, it is in this scene that the audience are shown the influence of Iago set into Othello’s character through the alteration in his language. Thus, Act Three Scene Three plays a more significant role in the play setting into motion the tragic ending and ultimately being the main turning point. In Act Three Scene Three of the play, Iago’s influence on Othello is driven into his character. The previously respected passive-aggressive Othello is diminished and he begins to mirror the sinister destructive characterization of Iago. Shakespeare presents such a turning point in the play through language. Iago’s racism and criticisms of Othello begin to be voiced through Othello himself, he states: “for I am black for I am declined into the vale of years I am abused and my relief must be to loathe her." The repetition of “for I am” installs a sense of acceptance in Othello’s tone. He does not deny his race or age but he does view both as negative characteristics. This is shown when he refers to the idea that he is “abused” and thus disheveled or unnatural in comparison to Desdemona’s “proposed matches”. Othello has disregarded the true love and romance he shares with Desdemona and he begins to voice the opinion of Iago. Additionally, as Othello’s language intensifies becoming more and more sinister, it mirrors Iago’s speech. Othello declares: “Poison or fire of suffocating streams I’ll not endure it!” The dark and dangerous imagery of “poison," “fire” and “suffocating” brings to light the unsubtle changes in his demeanor. There is a sense of “violent pace” and “bloody thoughts” all focused on the revenge Othello plans for Desdemona. His aggressive reaction to Iago’s manipulation defines him as a cha