This response discusses the dramatic and thematic purposes of Iago's buckets of filth in Act II, scene ii of Shakespeare's Othello. It explores the symbolism and meaning behind this device, including its representation of hostility, tragedy, sexism, and personal destruction. The response also delves into how Constance uses Desdemona and Juliet for the alchemical process of turning 'base metals into gold' in Goodnight Desdemona, with specific references to the play.