![]() Feel free to share your favorite quotes from Othello in the comments section below. William Shakespeare 1610 There are so many Othello jealousy quotes to choose from. The paradoxical use of “wondrous pitiful” and she “wished not yet wished” also contributes to the dreamlike mood established by the Moor. It’s as though Othello cannot believe he has successfully wooed the much sought after nobleman’s daughter. The repetition of ’twas combined with Desdemona’s “world of sighs” establishes a dreamlike mood. Analysis: Othello recounts to the court his wooing of Desdemona. Quote: “She gave me for my pains a world of sighs: / She swore,–in faith, ’twas strange, ’twas passing strange / ‘Twas pitiful, ’twas wondrous pitiful: / She wish’d she had not heard it, yet she wished / That heaven made her such a man” (Act I, Scene 3). His crude euphemistic metaphor highlights Iago’s crassness and his desire to harm those above him in society. ![]() Analysis: Iago stirs up trouble between Brabantio and Othello. Quote: “I am one, sir, that comes to tell you your daughter / and the Moor are now making the beast with two backs.” (Act I, Scene 1). ![]() Iago uses a simile comparing servants to donkeys to emphasize the mistreatment of those without power. This resentment of those above him may explain his villainy toward Othello, the respected military leader of Venice Cassio, a lieutenant promoted over Iago and Roderigo, a rich, but stupid nobleman. He defends his actions by stating in the end, his “masters” will discard him if he fails to get the upper hand now. He resents those above him, following them simply to harm them. Analysis: Iago explains his strategy to Roderigo and justifies his treachery. You shall mark / Many a duteous and knee-crooking knave / That doting on his own obsequious bondage, / Wears out his time, much like his master’s ass…” (Act I, Scene 1). Quote: “I follow him to serve my turn upon him: / We cannot all be masters, nor all masters / cannot be truly follow’d. Thomas Keene production of Othello - 1884 Dangers of Jealousy ![]() The following outlines several instances of jealousy in Othello by William Shakespeare. ![]()
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