Act, Scene, Line (Click to see in context) Speech text: 1. By you invited, do attend your presence. Believe me, I had rather have lost my purse For if he be not one that truly loves you, I pray you, be content; 'tis but his humour: The quote suggests that Emilia has only gradually learned who Iago truly is, and that she is trying to encourage her friend to be more cautious … That nor my service past, nor present sorrows, Committed! Do you perceive in all this noble company he looks gentler than he did. Yes, a dozen; and as many to the vantage as would Desdemona. And no conception nor no jealous toy Emilia. To put him to ill thinking. Come hither, gentle mistress: Cassio. What is it that they do If you bethink yourself of any crime DESDEMONA : Emilia, come. Desdemona. When your eyes roll so: why I should fear I know not, How is't with you? Either in discourse of thought or actual deed, This shows that even Othello who is portrayed as a noble and good man, sympathizes with the idea of women being property, having ‘won’ Desdemona. It is the cause. To be call'd whore? Arraigning his unkindness with my soul; Let me go with him. How to respect you; you are the lord of duty; Can he be angry? O most lame and impotent conclusion! With Cassio's suit: therefore be merry, Cassio; That commonly rebels. For here's a young and sweating devil here, Othello. My general will forget my love and service. Othello. Or that I do not yet, and ever did. Why, I have lost him too. She that being anger'd, her revenge being nigh, Desdemona. My downright violence and storm of fortunes In her prophetic fury sew'd the work; Clown. I have a pain upon my forehead here. Desdemona. Conserved of maidens' hearts. That handkerchief which I so loved and gave thee I am hitherto your daughter: but here's my husband, That he hath left part of his grief with me, In one of those same sheets. The fountain from the which my current runs, Othello. Iagos hatred for Othello. Othello’s Epileptic FitsOthello is so much in love with Desdemona that the thought of her being unfaithful gives him epileptic fits which are transient symptom of "abnormal excessive in the brain". Othello. Desdemona. What miserable praise hast thou for Wherein I mean to touch your love indeed, To fortune's alms. Why, so I can, sir, but I will not now. How comes this trick upon him? Othello. O thou public commoner! Come on, come on; you are pictures out of doors, That quicken even with blowing. Othello. Made demonstrable here in Cyprus to him, Their wives have sense like them: they see and smell I prithee, do so. you must awhile be patient: I'll make thee an example. To lose't or give't away were such perdition Desdemona, of a Venetian origin, is the daughter of Brabantio (a senator) who elopes to marry a Moorish Army General, Othello. Get you to bed on the instant; I will be returned How do you, Desdemona? What would You, Desdemona? I saw Othello's visage in his mind, Desdemona (Janie Brookshire) and Emilia (Karen Peakes) in Othello at Folger Theatre, 2011. Let nobody blame him; his scorn I approve,- Desdemona. At the end of the play, Emilia refers to the handkerchief as a “trifle” (5.2.228); this trifle is the center of catastrophe in the play. OTHELLO : Farewell, my Desdemona: I'll come to thee straight. Desdemona. and the grace of heaven, (1.3.) In William Shakespeare’s Othello, men treat women like they are mere tools. My life and education both do learn me A1a: 17: 000C8732: Desdemona: We have a chance at rescuing more synths than we … [Re-enter DESDEMONA, attended] I know not where is that Promethean heat Desdemona. If I do vow a friendship, I'll perform it The heavens forbid store the world they played for. Love Between Characters Othello & Desdemona 2. If that the earth could teem with woman's tears, Why, we have galls, and though we have some grace, [Enter DESDEMONA, CASSIO, and EMILIA]. Did an Egyptian to my mother give; Desdemona. Iago. Your napkin is too little: Where most you owe obedience? is stabbing. As I might love: I never gave him token. It must needs wither: I'll smell it on the tree. And she died singing it: that song to-night Impudent strumpet! Dost thou in conscience think,—tell me, Emilia,— Emilia. Lest, being like one of heaven, the devils themselves Left in the conduct of the bold Iago, O devil, devil! Desdemona. When I have spoke of you dispraisingly, From any other foul unlawful touch Desdemona. And to his honour and his valiant parts By heaven, I saw my handkerchief in's hand. I have been talking with a suitor here, Desdemona says, “These are old fond paradoxes to make fools laugh/ I’th’alehouse” (Shakespeare2.1.136-37). Desdemona. Desdemona. I am most unhappy in the loss of it. My noble father, I do perceive here a divided duty: To you I am bound for life and education; My life and education both do learn me How to respect you; you are the lord of duty; I am hitherto your daughter: but here's my husband, And so much duty as my mother show'd To you, preferring you before her father, Desdemona. Hath ta'en your part; to have so much to do Clown. Lend me thy handkerchief. Iago. As of her tongue she oft bestows on me, her that's foul and foolish? I think it doth: is't frailty that thus errs? Put out the light, and then put out the light: To you, preferring you before her father, speak, is it out Why, this is not a boon; It strikes where it doth love. Ay, but, lady, Something, sure, of state, Desdemona. What! Out of their best—is not almost a fault There's none so foul and foolish thereunto, But not the words. And makest me call what I intend to do Heaven truly knows that thou art false as hell. (stage directions). So sweet was ne'er so fatal. In troth, I think I should; and undo't when I had That, I being absent and my place supplied, Give me my nightly wearing, and adieu: O! Perdition catch my soul, 90 : But I do love thee! Desdemona. Yes, presently: A drop of patience: but, alas, to make me Desdemona. 'Tis a good hand, Desdemona. My noble father, But what should go by water. Alas the heavy day! And bid me, when my fate would have me wive, Will not go from my mind; I have much to do, To see you here before me. Hath she forsook so many noble matches, When shall he come? Alas, why gnaw you so your nether lip? I understand a fury in your words. Who art so lovely fair and smell'st so sweet Emilia. And loyal wife. Desdemona was killed by Othello in the last scene, act 5.2 Othello was jealous because Iago planted the idea in his mind that Deademona lay with Cassio. To change the cod's head for the salmon's tail; Of human dealings. Not now, sweet Desdemona; some other time. Come, swear it, damn thyself Desdemona comes: Throwing restraint upon us; or say they strike us, It yet hath felt no age nor known no sorrow. Cassio. Swear thou art honest. You may, indeed, say so; The idea of him killing Desdemona at the expense of others is weak - Othello's hubris could be his reputation and honour in society, as he … Take heed of perjury; thou art on thy deathbed. Must be to loathe her. And what's the news, good cousin Lodovico? Othello. Desdemona. Lodovico. I hate the moor, my cause is hearted. merit, did justly put on the vouch of very malice itself? [Enter DESDEMONA with EMILIA]. Haply, for I am black Ye men of Cyprus, let her have your knees. How say Prithee, tonight Emilia. Help! They are not ever jealous for the cause, Desdemona. Be as your fancies teach you; Whate'er you be, I am obedient. It was his bidding: therefore, good Emilia,. And have not those soft parts of conversation Dismiss your attendant there. They do not point on me. Come, I'll go in with you. Come now, your promise. O lady, speak again! That even his stubbornness, his cheques, his frowns— Emilia. I think it is: and doth affection breed it? If my offence be of such mortal kind For 'twas that hand that gave away my heart. Desdemona. Clown. O, behold, Desdemona then speaks, gently outlining an argument so strong that it finishes the whole debate: She owes obedience and thanks to her father for her upbringing, but now that she is married, her loyalty is to her husband, just as her mother's loyalty was to Brabantio. For I am nothing, if not critical. So that, dear lords, if I be left behind, exhibition; but for the whole world,—why, who would If I quench thee, thou flaming minister, All's one. Desdemona. Sir, would she give you so much of her lips I will deny thee nothing: Light on the man! Or feed upon such nice and waterish diet, said he then? you, Cassio? Why do you speak so faintly? Desdemona. This argues fruitfulness and liberal heart: For the whole world. Well, my good lady. And sing it like poor Barbara. O thou weed, O sweet mistress, speak! Though great ones are their object. 'Tis as I should entreat you wear your gloves, Where should I lose that handkerchief, Emilia? Act 3 Scene 3- Desdemona proves to Emilia that she is obedient but challenges Emilia’s obedience: Emilia come. I saw the handkerchief. This is an example of women showing obedience to the men. But jealous for they are jealous: 'tis a monster Out, and alas! Well, do it, and be brief; I will walk by: I know't; I thank you. Desdemona. Desdemona. Good love, call him back. Nay, that's not next.—Hark! a fair woman! I will go seek him. O good Iago, About OSS, OPTIONS: Hide cue speeches • Show full speeches (no cues) • Show truncated speeches (no cues). Alas, my lord, what do you mean by that? She'll find a white that shall her blackness fit. Then let them use us well: else let them know, Deputing Cassio in his government. O, but I fear—How lost you company? A man that languishes in your displeasure. This Lodovico is a proper man. I do not know; I am sure I am none such. Be thou assured, good Cassio, I will do I have sent to bid Cassio come speak with you. The thing I am, by seeming otherwise. So shall I clothe me in a forced content, When they change us for others? Emilia. to Palestine for a touch of his nether lip. Whate'er you be, I am obedient. I am a child to chiding. Yet she must die, else she'll betray more men. As jealous creatures are, it were enough Unkindness may do much; I would not kill thy unprepared spirit; But jealous souls will not be answer'd so; That policy may either last so long, She that could think and ne'er disclose her mind, If any such there be, heaven pardon him! Nor scar that whiter skin of hers than snow, To suffer with him. Offend you in my life; never loved Cassio Desdemona. And he's indicted falsely. For even her folly help'd her to an heir. Yet could I bear that too; well, very well: Farewell he is betray'd and I undone. Desdemona. Had it pleased heaven Her father appears to be a controlling man, and she stands up to him. Othello. Sing all a green willow: ‘my noble Moor is true of mind, and made of no such baseness as jealous creatures are.’ (Act 3, Scene 4) 7. Each drop she falls would prove a crocodile. Iago. Othello. Fetch me the handkerchief: my mind misgives. But our new heraldry is hands, not hearts. Desdemona. It is so too: and have not we affections, Othello. Iago. Exeunt DESDEMONA and EMILIA. Othello. How if she be black and witty? Othello. is't gone? The Presentation of Desdemona: her character, nature, feelings and gender issues These references are intended to provide some evidence for informed discussion and further textual research on how Shakespeare presents the character. Hath puddled his clear spirit: and in such cases Than for myself I dare: let that suffice you. That I did love the Moor to live with him, Othello. Hail to thee, lady! A murder, which I thought a sacrifice: Desdemona. And did forsake her: she had a song of 'willow;' (1.1.165-166), "Do you perceive in all this noble company / Where most you owe obedience?" Emilia. Heaven stops the nose at it and the moon winks, Most gracious duke, "hath made a gross revolt; / Tying her duty, beauty, wit and fortunes / In an extravagant and wheeling stranger / Of here and every where" (1.1.134-137), "O she deceives me / Past thought!" Had all his hairs been lives, my great revenge Desdemona. I must weep, She that in wisdom never was so frail (1.3.179-180), "His soul is so enfetter'd to her love, / That she may make, unmake, do what she list, / Even as her appetite shall play the god / With his weak function" (2.3.345-348), "I will deny thee nothing: / Whereon, I do beseech thee, grant me this, / To leave me but a little to myself" (3.3.83-85), "Be as your fancies teach you; / Whate'er you be, I am obedient" (3.3.88-89), "I will not stay to offend you" (4.1.247), "Truly, an obedient lady: / I do beseech your lordship, call her back" (4.1.248-249). Whose footing here anticipates our thoughts O, these men, these men! Desdemona professes her love for Othello in front of her father and the court. That we can call these delicate creatures ours, This is uncharacteristic and would be seriously frowned upon by the Venetian Society. Look it be done" (4.3.7-9), : / He hath commanded me to go to bed, / And bade me to dismiss you" (4.3.12-14), "It was his bidding: therefore, good Emilia, / Give me my nightly wearing, and adieu: / We must not now displease him" (4.3.15-17), "Good gentlemen, let me have leave to speak: / 'Tis proper I obey him, but not now. And shut myself up in some other course, When it hath blown his ranks into the air, Or else dries up; to be discarded thence! Desdemona does not stand for these accusations thus she replies to Iago saying “Oh, fie upon thee, slanderer!” (Shakespeare 2.1.124) Not only is Iago insulting Emilia, but also his statements are referring to women in general. how do you, my good lady? He shall in strangeness stand no further off By being in his eye. joint-ring, nor for measures of lawn, nor for my fear interprets: what, is he dead? That by your virtuous means I may again What committed! Love Between Desdemona And Othello 1. This quote demonstrates Desdemona's strength and bravery. After new fancies: she, dying, gave it me; I will not stay to offend you. For others' uses. I meet the captains at the citadel. Kill me to-morrow: let me live to-night! That handkerchief Entirely to her love, but if she lost it As if the case were his. Iago. Her father and her country and her friends, O, that's an honest fellow. How now, my dear Othello! 'Tis meet I should be used so, very meet. Sweet soul, take heed, I will catechise the world for him; that is, make Lay on my bed my wedding sheets: remember; Clown. If wives do fall: say that they slack their duties, / Perchance, Iago, I will ne'er go home" (5.2.195-197). Succeeds in unknown fate. Desdemona. Desdemona. There's matter in't indeed, if he be angry. Bounteous madam, It does abhor me now I speak the word; Thrown such despite and heavy terms upon her, Come on assay. For to deny each article with oath Desdemona is clear that she will be loyal to her husband as soon as their marriage is public. Brabantio is also of the idea that Desdemona is his property as is displayed by him espousing ‘She is abused, stol’n from me, and corrupted’ (Act 1, Sc 3, 60) as if she is a inanimate object. Can you inquire him out, and be edified by report? He might have chid me so; for, in good faith, moved my lord on his behalf, and hope all will be well. Ay; you did wish that I would make her turn: "Get you to bed on the instant; I will be returned forthwith. The rites for which I love him are bereft me, Ay, sooth; so humbled One more, one more. Or stand so mammering on. Do not doubt, Cassio, Desdemona. [Aside] Emilia. O, hardness to dissemble!— I never gave it him: send for him hither; Desdemona. Othello. The women’s reply to their men’s actions is complete submissiveness to their men. Had tongue at will and yet was never loud, Desdemona. This is a trick to put me from my suit: Desdemona. Then would to God that I had never seen't! O my soul's joy! Be thus when thou art dead, and I will kill thee, Exceed three days: in faith, he's penitent; Desdemona. Desdemona. But to know so must be my benefit; She was in love, and he she loved proved mad thou praisest the worst best. Begot upon itself, born on itself. Concerning you. Make it a darling like your precious eye; No, as I am a Christian: Desdemona. I thank you, valiant Cassio. O, ay; as summer flies are in the shambles, And let the labouring bark climb hills of seas Othello. Explore our collection of motivational and famous quotes by authors you know and love. Othello. Have you pray'd to-night, Desdemona? (stage directions). Good madam, what's the matter with my lord? Good faith, how foolish are our minds! Sing all a green willow must be my garland. At the play's beginning, Desdemona is strong, confident, and defiant but, after being victimized by Othello's physical and emotional abuse, she changes drastically. That came a-wooing with you, and so many a time, These are old fond paradoxes to make fools laugh i' [Enter DESDEMONA, EMILIA, IAGO, RODERIGO, and Attendants] Desdemona, being initially a faithful and loyal daughter, which is expected from a woman of the 16th century, has to present an image of being meek and docile. Cannot remove nor choke the strong conception Shall I deny you? Ah balmy breath, that dost almost persuade You do love my lord: Othello. monarch? Give me your hand: this hand is moist, my lady. Nor I; I would not there reside, Prithee, no more: let him come when he will; 'Twould make her amiable and subdue my father who is't that knocks? His bed shall seem a school, his board a shrift; If I do prove her haggard, Into the vale of years,—yet that's not much— Desdemona. Doth that bode weeping? Making it light to Cassio. Emilia. I cannot weep; nor answer have I none, I will deny thee nothing. If she be black, and thereto have a wit, Emilia, come. Emilia and Bianca follow the orders that their men gave them, have a one sided relationship with their … Alas! But they are cruel tears: this sorrow's heavenly; Should fear to seize thee: therefore be double damn'd: Desdemona expresses her submission to Othello "My heart's subdued Even to the very quality of my lord" 1.3 The tone is foreboding as it is implicit that their happiness together will not grow any longer. Not Cassio kill'd! Desdemona. Iago. Torn between love, despair and rage, Othello describes her as “ a fine woman! Full of crusadoes: and, but my noble Moor That can thy light relume. But what praise couldst thou bestow on a deserving Due to the Moor my lord. Where either I must live, or bear no life; how am I false? And bring all Cyprus comfort! would it not make one weep? Thou art to die. Wouldst thou do such a deed for all the world? To suckle fools and chronicle small beer. And let me find a charter in your voice, Cassio, walk hereabout: What you would ask me, that I should deny, Prithee, unpin me,—have grace and favour in them. For my free speech! Than in a polite distance. Do not learn Desdemona. If I do die before thee prithee, shroud me Desdemona. As fit the bridal. A fixed figure for the time of scorn Pray heaven it be state-matters, as you think, But I do think it is their husbands' faults The thoughts of people: she told her, while Was this fair paper, this most goodly book, As nothing else could match. Quotes tagged as "desdemona" Showing 1-8 of 8 “willow trees, willow trees they remind me of Desdemona I'm so damned literary and at the same time the waters rushing past remind me of nothing” ― Frank O'Hara, Lunch Poems. I have a salt and sorry rheum offends me; Desdemona. Desdemona. I prithee, call him back. Comes from my pate as birdlime does from frize; Not to pick bad from bad, but by bad mend! How have I been behaved, that he might stick Is't lost? Desdemona. And yet I fear you; for you are fatal then Desdemona. I give thee warrant of thy place: assure thee, Cassio. You'll have enough. Or scant our former having in despite; And thus she is deliver'd. I shall not dine at home; O,—Desdemona,—. Be not to be a strumpet, I am none. Send for the man, and ask him. If she be false, O, then heaven mocks itself! What wouldst thou write of me, if thou shouldst Desdemona. Desdemona. [Singing] I call'd my love false love; but what Desdemona. Lodovico is shocked at what Othello has done and believes that Desdemona deserves better, … That not another comfort like to this Well praised! To my unfolding lend your prosperous ear; What shall I do to win my lord again? Is a quote from act 1 scene 3 line 182 in which Desdemona is confessing her love to Othello infant of Venetian senetors and her father Brabantio. lodging and say he lies here or he lies there, were Cassio, I love thee Desdemona turns to leave, saying, "I will not stay to offend you" (4.1.247), but Lodovico says, "Truly, an obedient lady: / I do beseech your lordship, call her back" (4.1.248-249). Desdemona. I prithee, name the time, but let it not Brabantio. But never more be officer of mine. Desdemona. Puff'd his own brother:—and can he be angry? That would to cinders burn up modesty, As friendly as you were. Not the world's mass of vanity could make me. And live upon the vapour of a dungeon, The innocent being of Desdemona as a tragic victim suggests her naivety, feminine disposition, child like qualities and unspoiled soul. Commend me to my kind lord: O, farewell! May the winds blow till they have waken'd death! Desdemona. And, lo, the happiness! Nor I; I would not there reside, By doing so she reinforces the fact that no magic powers were used; and she explaines how she went with Othello freely, by doing this she redefines her own status as Othello’s wife. done. 7 of 30. description of the weather and storm. No, his mouth is stopp'd; Cassio. Be as your fancies teach you; If haply you my father do suspect Am I the motive of these tears, my lord? Her hand on her bosom, her head on her knee, Alas, what ignorant sin have I committed? He justifies killing Desdemona, as his honour and reputation is at stake; "My parts, my perfect soul shall manifest me rightly". Program code and database © 2003-2020 George Mason University. And seek to effect it to my uttermost. Emilia explains to Desdemona that her friend is only newly married and may not yet understand her husband’s true nature. Desires for sport, and frailty, as men have? All texts are in the public domain and be used freely for any purpose. Othello. Othello. He says he will return incontinent: May trumpet to the world: my heart's subdued I have no judgment in an honest face: I will not leave him now till Cassio The fresh streams ran by her, and murmur'd her moans; What committed! Great Jove, Othello guard, And sweet revenge grows harsh. How is't with you, my lord. What is your pleasure, madam? All kinds of sores and shames on my bare head. She should obey her father but she defied him. To give it her. 'Tis destiny unshunnable, like death: Emilia. She was a wight, if ever such wight were,—. There is no other way; 'tis she must do't: Desdemona. Save that, they say, the wars must make examples Madam, my former suit: I do beseech you Thy honesty and love doth mince this matter, forthwith: dismiss your attendant there: look it be done. But Desdemona seems more confused and hurt than anything else. Othello. I ne'er saw this before. counsellor? And will not hear it. [Kissing her] Drew all such humours from him. And have you mercy too! Desdemona. Of pain: nay, we must think men are not gods, Let husbands know Madam, not now: I am very ill at ease, ” This is a classic example of Desdemona’s manipulation and confusion that broke the peace between her and her husband.Feminist critic Jardine believes Desdemona is too independent, however Desdemona is oblivious to the manipulation therefore her blindness would not make her successful at being independent. Come, come; … And stood within the blank of his displeasure Much castigation, exercise devout; Why do you weep? ', 'to you I am bound for life and education' 6 of 30. Iago. Bade her wrong stay and her displeasure fly, I do not think there is any such woman. That I do groan withal. Desdemona. And swell his sail with thine own powerful breath, Comfort forswear me! Turn thy complexion there, Desdemona Quotes in Othello The Othello quotes below are all either spoken by Desdemona or refer to Desdemona. You'll never meet a more sufficient man. [Re-enter DESDEMONA and EMILIA] 1.1.87 Iago: an old black ram / Is tupping your white ewe 1.1.110 Iago: you’ll have your daughter covered with a barbary horse… Whatever shall become of Michael Cassio, Heaven keep that monster from Othello's mind! I can again thy former light restore, Desdemona. Why the wrong is but a wrong i' the world: and If to preserve this vessel for my lord I had rather be a toad, The business of the state does him offence, gowns, petticoats, nor caps, nor any petty Photo by Carol Pratt. Or else break out in peevish jealousies, Unfit for mine own purposes. Men's natures wrangle with inferior things, That chamberers have, or for I am declined Destruction on my head, if my bad blame ne'er been born! This fellow's of exceeding honesty, (stage directions). Nor I neither by this heavenly light; And, like the devil, from his very arm Given to captivity me and my utmost hopes, Madam, good night; I humbly thank your ladyship. But that our loves and comforts should increase, woman indeed, one that, in the authority of her To knot and gender in! Here I kneel: If I court moe women, you'll couch with moe men! I hope my noble lord esteems me honest. Be call'd to him. Desdemona. Is true of mind and made of no such baseness I do perceive here a divided duty: Therefore confess thee freely of thy sin; what's the news with you? What are some quotes that demonstrate ... Iago clearly and unambiguously says here that he only shows obedience to Othello to fool him into believing that he … Do it with gentle means and easy tasks: I am abused; and my relief Desdemona. Will you walk, sir? Desdemona. A se'nnight's speed. Emilia. This is an example of women having power over the men. I am very sorry that you are not well. He's never any thing but your true servant. I have none: do not talk to me, Emilia; I should have found in some place of my soul Iago. I should venture purgatory for't. 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