Othello
1903
Othello
1903
Translated by Paavo Emil Cajander
A tragic play written in the early 17th century. The story revolves around Othello, a Moorish general in the Venetian army, and his descent into jealousy and tragedy orchestrated by his envious ensign, Iago. The main themes include love, betrayal, jealousy, and racism. The opening of ''Othello'' introduces us to the tension and conflict that will drive the narrative forward. It begins with Roderigo, who is deeply upset over Othello's marriage to Desdemona, Brabantio's daughter. Iago, who harbors his own resentment against Othello for promoting Cassio instead, manipulates Roderigo into a plan to disrupt Othello's happiness. Their conspiratorial discussions lead to the awakening of Brabantio, who is horrified to learn of Desdemona's elopement with Othello. The groundwork for the tragedy is established through Iago's duplicity and the racial prejudices of the time, foreshadowing the tragic events that will unfold throughout the play.
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“O, beware, my lord, of jealousy;It is the green-ey'd monster, which doth mockThe meat it feeds on. That cuckold lives in bliss,Who, certain of his fate, loves not his wronger:But O, what damnèd minutes tells he o'erWho dotes, yet doubts, suspects, yet strongly loves!””
— William Shakespeare
“For she had eyes and chose me.””
— William Shakespeare
“Men in rage strike those that wish them best.””
— William Shakespeare
“The robb'd that smiles, steals something from the thief; He robs himself that spends a bootless grief.””
— William Shakespeare
“Reputation is an idle and most false imposition, oft got without merit and lost without deserving. You have lost no reputation at all unless you repute yourself such a loser.””
— William Shakespeare
“Good name in man and woman, dear my lord,Is the immediate jewel of their souls:Who steals my purse steals trash; ’tis something, nothing;’twas mine, ’tis his, and has been slave to thousands;But he that filches from me my good nameRobs me of that which not enriches him, And makes me poor indeed.””
— William Shakespeare
“But I will wear my heart upon my sleeveFor daws to peck at: I am not what I am.””
— William Shakespeare
“I would not put a thief in my mouth to steal my brains.””
— William Shakespeare
“She loved me for the dangers I had passed, And I loved her that she did pity them. This only is the witchcraft I have used.””
— William Shakespeare
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