May my chest swell up with hate, as deadly as the venom of poisonous snakes! Emilia says she would, if she thought it would advance her husband’s status in the world. This may have significant consequences. Cassio is one of them. Look, Iago, I let go of all my fond love; it's all gone. Her name, that was as fresh As Dian’s visage, is now begrimed and black As mine own face. They'd be damned if anyone else saw them having sex. My lord, I would I might entreat your honor. I think Desdemona is nothing but honest. What didst not like? This fellow’s of exceeding honesty And knows all quantities, with a learnèd spirit, Of human dealings. Act however you want, Othello. This man is very honest and knows human interactions very well. Definitions and examples of 136 literary terms and devices. When she gave the handkerchief to lago. Let him not know’t, and he’s not robbed at all. As mine own face. As Dian’s visage, is now begrimed and black. I will in Cassio’s lodging lose this napkin And let him find it. Your lieutenant, Cassio. Give it some time. You're hinting at something. he looks gentler than he did. Black vengeance, come to me from the depths of hell! do things so horrible they'll make heaven cry and astound everyone on earth. That, I being absent and my place supplied. You'd better be sure of it. I’ll see before I doubt, when I doubt, prove. Would you, the supervisor, grossly gape on,Behold her topped? And when I told thee he was of my counsel, Of my whole course of wooing, thou cried’st “Indeed?”, And didst contract and purse thy brow together, As if thou then hadst shut up in thy brain, Some horrible conceit. Don't worry about how I'll handle myself. [He kneels down]. They are close dilations, working from the heart. And then it's as if the robbery never happened. If I get proof, there's only one thing to do: get rid of either my love or my jealousy. If you asked me for something, I wouldn't just say no, or stand there hesitating. I think that thou art just and think thou art not. Not now, sweet Desdemona. Utter my thoughts? It was his bidding: therefore, good Emilia,. Trust me, I could do a lot—. Trifles light as air, Dangerous conceits are in their natures poisons. On horror’s head horrors accumulate, Do deeds to make heaven weep, all earth amazed, For nothing canst thou to damnation add Greater than that. You cannot, if my heart were in your hand. Cassio is my deserving friend—my Lord, I see you're troubled. Her reputation, which was as pure and fair as Diana's, is now besmirched and black as my face. And, to th' advantage, I being here, took ’t up. Look to your wife, observe her well with Cassio. But I'm partially to blame for saying this. Therefore be merry, Cassio, For thy solicitor shall rather die Than give thy cause away. My friend Cassio will die. I didn't see anything, and I didn't suspect anything. And you deadly cannons, whose rude blasts are as loud as Jove's thunderbolts, farewell! Why, then, tomorrow night, or Tuesday morn. I’ll love no friend, sith love breeds such offence. You do love my lord. This isn't a great favor you're doing me. The monologues are organized by play, then categorized by comedy, history and tragedy. EMILIA How goes it now? Although ’tis fit that Cassio have his place. Wear your eyes thus, not jealous nor secure. But let her live. Within these three days let me hear thee say That Cassio’s not alive. Cassio is one of them. And then it's as if the robbery never happened. Abandon all remorse. And may, but how? Who has ever had a heart so pure that impure thoughts haven't held court with lawful thoughts? No, when I have something to ask of you that will really test your love, it will be a difficult, serious thing, one that you wouldn't grant easily. Desdemona is still not quite dead, so Othello smothers her a little more. Desdemona. Poor lady, she’ll run mad, I will in Cassio’s lodging lose this napkin, And let him find it. I know the people of my country well. I can't imagine he would slink away looking so guilty after seeing you coming. If a man is ever robbed but doesn't realize what has been stolen, let him not know he's been robbed. I'll lecture him until our bed feels like a school room and his table a confessional. What then? Goodbye, my Desdemona. Comes from my love. Emilia is getting Desdemona ready for bed and the two are discussing whether they could ever cheat on their husbands. Take note, take note, everyone: it is not safe to be direct and honest. I see, sir, you are eaten up with passion. 247. Emilia assures the suspicious Othello that Desdemona’s behavior toward Cassio has been completely innocent. I'd rather be a toad who survives off the mold in a dungeon than to share the thing I love with others. I am glad of this, for now I shall have reason To show the love and duty that I bear you With franker spirit. That he hath left part of his grief with me. It's very suspicious, even though it's only a dream. A man who knows for sure that his wife is cheating on him lives in bliss, since he knows not to love his wife. 'Tis a shrewd doubt, though it be but a dream. Emilia Analysis . I am very sorry that you aren't feeling well. I'll mention your case no matter what he's doing. Trust me, I fear it has. Trust me, I worry it has. But for a satisfaction of my thought,No further harm. It is a green-eyed monster that mocks whoever it eats away at. Don't talk like that. It is impossible that you should see them in the act, even if they were frisky as goats, monkeys, or wolves in heat, as lustful as drunk idiots. Farewell the neighing steed and the shrill trump. Othello orders Desdemona to go to bed and send Emilia away. Haply, for I am black And have not those soft parts of conversation That chamberers have, or for I am declined Into the vale of years—yet that’s not much— She’s gone, I am abused, and my relief Must be to loathe her. What has just happened? One is too poor, too weak for my revenge. And it's precisely because I know you are full of love and honesty and think carefully before you speak that I'm even more worried about the way you're hesitating. I do beseech you, Though I perchance am vicious in my guess, As, I confess, it is my nature’s plague To spy into abuses, and oft my jealousy Shapes faults that are not, that your wisdom, From one that so imperfectly conceits, Would take no notice, nor build yourself a trouble Out of his scattering and unsure observance. Why should it be so hard for him to get to talk with you? Discern’st thou aught in that? It wouldn't make me jealous for you to say that my wife is pretty, eats well, enjoys the company of others, speaks her mind, sings, plays music, and dances. Othello threatens Emilia. Desdemona. She that, so young, could give out such a seeming, To seel her father’s eyes up close as oak, He thought ’twas witchcraft. Emilia's Monologue from Othello, Act IV Quiz Stats - By hatshepsut This website uses cookies to help us deliver our services. But that's what you get for being a powerful man, as this happens more often to noblemen than to commoners. If only I could be satisfied in this! I just like to make him happy. Just tell me this: have you occasionally seen a handkerchief decorated with strawberries in your wife's hand? Of her own clime, complexion, and degree, Whereto we see in all things nature tends—. And O you mortal engines, whose rude throats. I know our country disposition well. But if someone steals my good reputation from me, then he really does make me truly poor, and steals something that doesn't even make him any richer. I don't like this task. Within three days, let me hear you say that Cassio is dead. Let me just tie this handkerchief tight around your head and it will feel better within an hour. No, surely not. Unfazed by Othello’s threat that she “were best” to remain silent, Emilia calls out for help, bringing Montano, Graziano, and Iago to the scene (V.ii. How satisfied, my lord? I pray you, in your letters, When you shall these unlucky deeds relate, Speak of me as I am; nothing extenuate, Nor set down aught in malice: then must you speak Leave it to time. What didst not like? Please, call him back here. No! Dismiss me! Desdemona and Emilia return into the scene, but Othello immediately sends Emilia to patrol the door so that no one would come in to disturb he and Desdemona. I hope you will consider what is spoke Comes from my love. Take note if your wife strongly insists that you reinstate him. But if someone steals my good reputation from me, then he really does make me truly poor, and steals something that doesn't even make him any richer. Receive it from me. What handkerchief?Why, that the Moor first gave to Desdemona,That which so often you did bid me steal. If a man is ever robbed but doesn't realize what has been stolen, let him not know he's been robbed. No, Iago, I won't doubt Desdemona until I see something, and if I doubt her I'll see if I can prove it. 214. The Othello monologues below are extracts from the full NoSweatShakespeare modern Othello ebook, along with a modern English translation.Reading through the original Othello monologue followed by a modern version and should help you to understand what each Othello monologue is about: Look out. In the meantime, just think that I'm being overly suspicious in my fears—and I have good reason to think I may be—and I beg you to consider Desdemona innocent. All my fond love thus do I blow to heaven—'tis gone. If I get proof, there's only one thing to do: get rid of either my love or my jealousy. My good lord, pardon me. Why do you speak so faintly? You're hinting at something. At the risk of being too honest, it was against her nature not to like so many suitors of her own country, complexion, and social rank, since those who share such similarities are naturally drawn to each other. Now you are my lieutenant. and speak even the worst thoughts you are thinking. Rather than just giving you empty thanks for your vow, I will take up your generous offer and give you an order right now. Your handkerchief is too small. His bed shall seem a school, his board a shrift, I’ll intermingle everything he does With Cassio’s suit. Rather than just giving you empty thanks for your vow, I will take up your generous offer and give you an order right now. Once isn't enough for my revenge. Why have you been so eager for me to steal it? Emilia. Nay, yet be wise, yet we see nothing done, Have you not sometimes seen a handkerchief. Desdemona, our ‘pure’ heroine is aghast and protests that she never could do such a thing. When we do quicken. Michael, goodnight. And for I know thou 'rt full of love and honesty And weigh’st thy words before thou giv’st them breath, Therefore these stops of thine fright me the more. So, it didn't do me any harm. I will leave this handkerchief in Cassio's room, and let him find it there. It was my first gift to her. So, hear what I must tell you. I know you mean that. Damn her, that lusty flirt! Leave me, Iago. "To tame a shrew, and charm her chattering-tongue." “Think, my lord?” Alas, thou echo’st me As if there were some monster in thy thought Too hideous to be shown. I swear he truly loves you and made a mistake on accident, not on purpose, or else I can't judge an honest face. Was I completely senseless during the hours she was cheating on me? How then? Farewell to being content! [To himself] Why did I marry? But he that filches from me my good name Robs me of that which not enriches him And makes me poor indeed. Look to your wife, observe her well with Cassio. Who, certain of his fate, loves not his wronger, But, oh, what damnèd minutes tells he o'er. Within three days, let me hear you say that Cassio is dead. DESDEMONA It was his bidding: therefore, good Emilia,. And if they aren't, I wish they wouldn't pretend to be anything that they're not! After logging in you can close it and return to this page. But his actions suggests something he had already done. My friend is dead,'Tis done at your request. I have done the state some service, and they know't. When she gave the handkerchief to lago. Damn them then, If ever mortal eyes do see them bolster More than their own! Look at her like this: don't be too jealous or too trusting. Create. It is impossible you should see this, Were they as prime as goats, as hot as monkeys, As salt as wolves in pride, and fools as gross As ignorance made drunk. Teachers and parents! In Venice they do let God see the pranks They dare not show their husbands. It was his bidding: therefore, good Emilia,. If you are going to slander Desdemona and torture me, you can give up on praying, and showing any remorse, because it won't help you. I would have been happy if the whole camp of soldiers, trench-diggers and all, had tasted her sweet body, if only I didn't know about it. But let Desdemona live. Though I perchance am vicious in my guess, Would take no notice, nor build yourself a trouble. I'd rather die than fail on your behalf. Detailed quotes explanations with page numbers for every important quote on the site. I saw ’t not, thought it not, it harmed not me. Monologue #1: (Act V, Scene II, Lines 354-372) Othello’s Monologue: “Soft you; a word or two before you go. This reading has value as it expresses the point of view Emilia is coming from in regards to Desdemona's death. “Virtue! Farewell the tranquil mind! So cheer up, Cassio. Damn her, lewd minx! It speaks against her with the other proofs. I didn't see Cassio's kisses on her lips. May she be be honest for a long time. Did Michael Cassio, when you wooed my lady,Know of your love? Whatever he commands, I will obey, whatever bloody task he gives me. Give me proof that I can see with my own eyes, or I swear on my soul that you'll wish you had been born a dog rather than have to answer to my anger. But keep an eye on your wife, and watch her carefully with Cassio. Who has ever had a heart so pure that impure thoughts haven't held court with lawful thoughts? It is the green-eyed monster which doth mock. Out of self-bounty be abused. Their best conscience Is not to leave ’t undone, but keep’t unknown. There are a kind of men So loose of soul that in their sleeps will mutter Their affairs. — Taming of the Shrew, iv. Look where she comes. Excellent wretch! Othello’s occupation’s gone. Ugh! You might change your mind. As Desdemona intends to follow Othello to the war, the latter requests that Emilia become his wife’s attendant. Cf. Why do you speak so faintly?Are you not well? I had been happy if the general camp, Pioneers and all, had tasted her sweet body, So I had nothing known. She knew who she was marrying. And it's precisely because I know you are full of love and honesty and think carefully before you speak that I'm even more worried about the way you're hesitating. Look to ’t. He refuses to believe her and sends her to find his wife. Do you have any sense, or a soul? All I ask of you right now is that you leave me alone for a bit. I am glad I have found this handkerchief. What should we do? . Poor Desdemona, she'll be so upset when she realizes it's missing. But that's what you get for being a powerful man, as this happens more often to noblemen than to commoners. As, to be bold with you. But yet, I say, If imputation and strong circumstances Which lead directly to the door of truth Will give you satisfaction, you may have ’t. No, Iago, I won't doubt Desdemona until I see something, and if I doubt her I'll see if I can prove it. Spotted with strawberries in your wife’s hand? 'Tis not to make me jealous To say my wife is fair, feeds well, loves company, Is free of speech, sings, plays, and dances. O wretched fool. Or Tuesday at noon, or Tuesday night, or even Wednesday morning. I’ll come to thee straight. Have you a soul or sense? (he kneels), I'll never change my mind, Iago. My anger is like a tide and if it ever recedes back to love it is swallowed up again by a huge wave of revenge. Where’s satisfaction? I beg your pardon for loving you too much. No, I'm not troubled. I shall not dine at home, I meet the captains at the citadel. I prithee, call him back. The monologues are organized by play, then categorized by comedy, history and tragedy. It would be very difficult, I think, to arrange it so you could watch the two of them sleep together. Look, here he comes. EMILIA [She picks up DESDEMONA's handkerchief] I am glad I have found this handkerchief. But since I'm already so deeply involved in this, thanks to foolish honesty and concern for you, I will go on. Trust me, I could do a lot—. Oh, this is the curse of marriage, that we can have control over our delicate wives, but not their desires. Before Emilia here I give thee warrant of thy place. See results from the Emilia's Monologue from Othello, Act IV Quiz on Sporcle, the best trivia site on the internet! Tell me, Othello. The monologues are organized by play, then categorized by comedy, history and tragedy. It was mine, now it's his, and it's been held by thousands of others. I was recently spending the night in Cassio's bedroom and couldn't sleep because of a raging toothache. I dare be sworn, I think, that he is honest. But, oh, what torture it is to love but doubt your wife, suspect her of something but still love her. Oh, your husband's an honest fellow. If someone steals money from me, it's not a big deal. Do you think I would make jealousy my whole life, and with every change in the moon find new suspicions? Othello He even thought you'd used witchcraft on her. Please, don't talk anymore about this. Making it easier to find monologues since 1997. Trust me, I worry it has. Othello speaks to Emilia. And long live you to think so. First time performing this monologue, just letting it flow. Oh, grace! Even then this forkèd plague is fated to us. Good madam, do. And O you mortal engines, whose rude throats The immortal Jove’s dead clamors counterfeit, Farewell! Thou dost conspire against thy friend, Iago, If thou but think’st him wronged and mak’st his ear. The Moor already changes with my poison. But let her live. And when I told you that Cassio advised me the whole time I was courting Desdemona, you said, "Oh really?". Madam, not now. Now, by heaven, with all the reverence of a sacred oath, I here make a vow. How now, my dear Othello?Your dinner, and the generous islanders By you invited, do attend your presence. My lord, I will leave now. Oh, now I can say farewell to a peaceful mind! That lov’st to make thine honesty a vice! If thou dost love me Show me thy thought. No! that he will forget my love and service to him while I am gone and someone else is in my place. I heard thee say even now thou lik’st not that. 222. Here are 6 female Shakespeare monologues of the character Desdemona from the play Othello. Now, by heaven, with all the reverence of a sacred oath, I here make a vow. But—pardon me— I do not in position Distinctly speak of her, though I may fear Her will, recoiling to her better judgment, May fall to match you with her country forms, And happily repent. Look at her like this: don't be too jealous or too trusting. Othello's military career is finished. May the stars in the sky, and the sky itself be my witnesses: Iago hereby dedicates all of his wit, strength, and heart to helping Othello, who has been wronged. I gave her such a one, ’twas my first gift. On Tuesday noon, or night, or Wednesday morn. Good love, call him back. Oh, this is the curse of marriage, that we can have control over our delicate wives, but not their desires. Oh, if only that wretch Cassio had forty thousand lives, so I could kill him all those times! 2. I beg you not to make more out of this than you should. Thank you for teaching me this lesson. This honest creature doubtlessSees and knows more, much more, than he unfolds. 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