direction, and by means of the similarity of action of the Pontick Sea and Othello's thoughts, both ever flowing out but never returning, we get a clear understanding of Othello's fixed determination not to retire from his purpose until his object is accomplished. As the Pontick ever flows into the Propontick, never ebbing back, so will his bloody thoughts of vengeance continue, never turning back to his earlier fond thoughts of love. Here is a clear case of apposition, and by means of the simile the idea is quickly perceived, firmly impressed upon the mind, and easily recalled.
Names of persons, places, and things are easily memorized and recalled by means of noting the similarity between them and others; as,
1. Shakespeare (Shake-speare)
2. Blackstone (Black-stone)
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