If thou dost love me Show me thy thought. And, to th' advantage, I being here, took ’t up. How then? Please, call him back here. I heard thee say even now thou lik’st not that. Yet ’tis the plague to great ones, Prerogatived are they less than the base. EMILIA 290 I am glad I have found this napkin: 291 This was her first remembrance from the Moor. That which so often you did bid me steal. Was I completely senseless during the hours she was cheating on me? Oh, is that it? Reading through the original Othello monologue followed by a modern version and should help you to understand what each Othello monologue is about: “Her Father Love Me, Oft Invited Me” (Spoken by Othello, Act 1 Scene 3) It is a green-eyed monster that mocks whoever it eats away at. If you asked me for something, I wouldn't just say no, or stand there hesitating. Thou dost conspire against thy friend, Iago, If thou but think’st him wronged and mak’st his ear. that he will forget my love and service to him while I am gone and someone else is in my place. She did deceive her father, marrying you,And when she seemed to shake and fear your looks,She loved them most. Think’st thou I’d make a life of jealousy, With fresh suspicions? My good husband, if I have any grace or power to persuade you, please accept his apology. Dangerous suspicion are like poisons that don't even taste very bad at first. I can't imagine he would slink away looking so guilty after seeing you coming. I'll mention your case no matter what he's doing. I gave her such a one, ’twas my first gift. I must obey your every order, but I don't have to do that which even slaves aren't obligated to do—divulge my thoughts. Oh, this is the curse of marriage, that we can have control over our delicate wives, but not their desires. Where virtue is, these are more virtuous. Blog. But nonetheless, I tell you, if you would be satisfied to find strong circumstantial evidence pointing to the truth, you could then find such satisfaction. 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: [He starts to leave.]. It is believed that Shakespeare wrote 38 plays in total between 1590 and 1612. What should we do? 222. Women of Venice let God see the sorts of exploits they wouldn't dare let their husbands see. But let her live. Although ’tis fit that Cassio have his place. Much will be seen in that. Oh, damn her, damn her! God only knows. Since I am maybe wrong in my guess—and I admit it's my nature to look into possible misdeeds and often I imagine wrongs that aren't really there—I beg you in your wisdom not to put too much stock in what I say, since I often wrongly imagine things. All my fond love thus do I blow to heaven—'tis gone. Assure thee, If I do vow a friendship, I’ll perform it. When will Cassio come back? Teacher Editions with classroom activities for all 1386 titles we cover. And as long as I have my heart, I won't tell you. Emilia assures the suspicious Othello that Desdemona’s behavior toward Cassio has been completely innocent. No, Iago, I won't doubt Desdemona until I see something, and if I doubt her I'll see if I can prove it. You just said earlier that you didn't like how Cassio left my wife's side. Why do you speak so faintly? You do love my lord. I heard thee say even now thou lik’st not that When Cassio left my wife. My husband won't have a moment of rest because I'll keep him awake all night to talk his ear off about this. One of this kind is Cassio. 247. Cf. Trust me, I fear it has. Come on, you're repeating everything I say like a strange monster in your mind that you're afraid is to hideous to show. Ay, there’s the point. This man is very honest and knows human interactions very well. I was recently spending the night in Cassio's bedroom and couldn't sleep because of a raging toothache. Witness, you ever-burning lights above, You elements that clip us round about, Witness that here Iago doth give up The execution of his wit, hands, heart, To wronged Othello’s service. Create. Look where she comes. I know not that, but such a handkerchief—. Michael Cassio That came a-wooing with you, and so many a time, When I have spoke of you dispraisingly, Hath ta'en your part, to have so much to do To bring him in? Set on thy wife to observe. Exeunt OTHELLO, LODOVICO, and Attendants. Cassio is my deserving friend—my Lord, I see you're troubled. Must say that you have instigated them to murder. ). Desdemona remembers a maid in her parents’ house who died of love, and sings a sad song that the maid had. Within three days, let me hear you say that Cassio is dead. I heard him say in his sleep, "Sweet Desdemona, let's be careful and hide our love." He says he will return incontinent: He hath commanded me to go to bed, And bade me to dismiss you. I certainly don't. Why have you been so eager for me to steal it? Nay, yet be wise, yet we see nothing done, She may be honest yet. 'Tis done at your request. Oh what a fool I am for being honest to a fault! Oh, that crazy girl. I will leave this handkerchief in Cassio's room, and let him find it there. Farewell content! And then it's as if the robbery never happened. [Emilia’s monologue, Othello, Verse, act IV scene iii] Emilia’s monologue in act IV scene iii lines 82-99 articulate her views that women and men are not so different, and that what is acceptable for the men, is too for women. I think thou dost. If it be that, or any that was hers,It speaks against her with the other proofs. Ugh! Give it some time. 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. Wooed me to steal it, but she so loves the token, (For he conjured her she should ever keep it), To kiss and talk to. I'd rather turn into a goat than devote all my time to such overblown suspicions, like the sort of jealous man you're describing. No, sure, I cannot think it. Yes, that's the point. Go on, leave me alone. Oh, my lord, beware of jealousy! Who steals my purse steals trash. When she gave the handkerchief to lago. What about it didn't you like? Considering that this was written in the early 1600s, Emilia's monologue is about as close as we will get to a feminist manifesto. I swear it's better to be horribly betrayed and not realize it than to know a bit about it. This monologue springs from a tense scene between Othello and Desdemona. Emilia’s monologue in Othello is the closest to a feminist manifesto that Shakespeare has written, as well as revered as one of the most powerful speeches in the play. And I will not worry or fear that she may be unfaithful because I am not very desirable. I certainly don't. Emilia then de… I am to pray you not to strain my speech To grosser issues nor to larger reach Than to suspicion. If I do prove her haggard, Though that her jesses were my dear heartstrings, I’d whistle her off and let her down the wind To prey at fortune. This isn't a great favor you're doing me. 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. Othello then sends Emilia to get Desdemona, dismissing her claims as the simple testimony of a simple woman. In faith, he’s penitent, And yet his trespass, in our common reason (Save that, they say, the wars must make example Out of her best) is not, almost, a fault T' incur a private check. After all, what palace is there that has never let a foul thing inside? I prithee, call him back. When will Cassio come back? Are you a man? Audition monologue, classical Performed by Amelia Burdett-Smith. Is not to leave ’t undone, but keep’t unknown. And knows all quantities, with a learnèd spirit. And yet his trespass, in our common reason, (Save that, they say, the wars must make example. But he that filches from me my good name Robs me of that which not enriches him And makes me poor indeed. He refuses to believe her and sends her to find his wife. This was Desdemona's first gift from the Moor. Yes, but, my lady, I worry that he may keep this distance for so long—because it is easier to keep doing it, or because some accident or other makes it necessary—. O wretched fool That lov’st to make thine honesty a vice! [He kneels down]. Therefore, as I am bound, Receive it from me. Why, go to then. How goes it now? From the creators of SparkNotes, something better. Is free of speech, sings, plays, and dances. It is right for Cassio to get his place as lieutenant back—for sure, he's very good at the job—but if you wait for a while you will get a better idea of what he's up to. It was mine, now it's his, and it's been held by thousands of others. That errs in ignorance and not in cunning. I humbly do beseech you of your pardon For too much loving you. For sure, he fills it up with great ability. I have been talking here with a man who, sadly, you are displeased with. Oh, curse of marriage That we can call these delicate creatures ours And not their appetites! Whatever he commands, I will obey, whatever bloody task he gives me. 3030; Desdemona. Thou dost mean something. He even thought you'd used witchcraft on her. It's as if I'm trying to persuade you to put on gloves when it's cold out, or to eat healthy food, or to keep yourself warm. And this may support and strengthen other, shakier evidence. He did, from first to last.Why dost thou ask? The monologues are organized by play, then categorized by comedy, history and tragedy. Read the monologue for the role of Emilia from the script for Othello by William Shakespeare. And this may help to thicken other proofs. Thou dost mean something. I know not that, but such a handkerchief—I am sure it was your wife’s—did I todaySee Cassio wipe his beard with. Now I see that my suspicions are true. Prithee, no more. Instant downloads of all 1386 LitChart PDFs. What if my thoughts are vile and untrue? If a man is ever robbed but doesn't realize what has been stolen, let him not know he's been robbed. I see, sir, you are eaten up with passion.I do repent me that I put it to you.You would be satisfied? The spirit-stirring drum, th' ear-piercing fife. She knew who she was marrying. Othello’s suicide serves as a kind of trial in which he decides on and enacts a punishment for his crime of killing Desdemona. but slowly act on the blood and burn the insides before long like unquenchable sulfur. Ay, there’s the point. — Taming of the Shrew, iv. You cannot know, not even if you were squeezing my heart in your hand to make me tell you. and speak even the worst thoughts you are thinking. How satisfied, my lord? 'Tis a shrewd doubt, though it be but a dream. If a man is ever robbed but doesn't realize what has been stolen, let him not know he's been robbed. 'Tis destiny unshunnable, like death. I think you do. To say my wife is fair, feeds well, loves company. When she gave the handkerchief to lago. My good lord, pardon me. Would you, like a voyeur, inappropriately watch and look on as she is having sex? In some disloyal liar, it wouldn't mean anything, but in an honest man like you, these kinds of reactions are indications of thoughts that come from the heart which cannot be clouded by emotion. “Virtue! Poor lady, she’ll run madWhen she shall lack it. As, to be bold with you. And then it's as if the robbery never happened. Line-by-line modern translations of every Shakespeare play and poem. Too hideous to be shown. Emilia's Monologue from Othello, Act IV Quiz Stats - By hatshepsut This website uses cookies to help us deliver our services. In some disloyal liar, it wouldn't mean anything, but in an honest man like you, these kinds of reactions are indications of thoughts that come from the heart which cannot be clouded by emotion. Nov. 20, 2020. How could you be satisfied that you know the truth? I did not think he had been acquainted with her. 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. Now art thou my lieutenant. My lord, I will leave now. "Think, my lord?" Why, then, tomorrow night, or Tuesday morn. No! Oh, farewell! Arise, black vengeance, from the hollow hell! Avaunt! Wear your eyes thus, not jealous nor secure. Now you are my lieutenant. I shall not dine at home, I meet the captains at the citadel. Othello orders Desdemona to go to bed and send Emilia away. 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Struggling with distance learning? I am talking generally and don't mean her in particular, although I do fear that she may return to her better judgment. She that, so young, could give out such a seeming. I know you mean that. LitCharts Teacher Editions. 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. 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. Look, here he comes. It were not for your quiet nor your good, Since I am maybe wrong in my guess—and I admit it's my nature to look into possible misdeeds and often I imagine wrongs that aren't really there—. Make social videos in an instant: use custom templates to tell the right story for your business. EMILIA How goes it now? I will leave this handkerchief in Cassio's room, and let him find it there. Don't talk like that. Utter my thoughts? I don't like this task. Don't worry about that. Farewell, farewell.If more thou dost perceive, let me know more. And may, but how? The immortal Jove’s dead clamors counterfeit. But how? Othello sends Emilia to fetch Desdemona, and while she is gone Othello speaks of Emilia as a ‘simple bawd / That cannot say as much.’ (4:2:19-20), but contrastingly says too much. Each Shakespeare’s play name links to a range of resources about each play: Character summaries, plot outlines, example essays and famous quotes, soliloquies and monologues: All’s Well That Ends Well Antony and Cleopatra As You Like It The Comedy of Errors Coriolanus Cymbeline Hamlet Henry IV Part 1 Henry IV Part 2 Henry VIII Henry VI Part 1 Henry VI Part 2 Henry VI Part 3 Henry V Julius Caesar King John King Lear Loves Labour’s Lost Macbeth Measure for Measure The Merchant of Venice The Merry Wives of Windsor A Midsummer Night’s Dream Much Ado About Nothing Othello Pericles Richard II Richard III Romeo & Juliet  The Taming of the Shrew The Tempest Timon of Athens Titus Andronicus Troilus & Cressida  Twelfth Night The Two Gentlemen of Verona The Winter’s Tale. 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. In Shakespeare’s play, Othello, the character Emilia is essential in exploring the theme of gender and the expectations placed on women.The anonymous writer of, “From Counsel to the Husband: To the Wife Instruction” believes the answer to maintaining a happy marriage is for both men and women to know and respect the role God has given them (279). In sleep I heard him say “Sweet Desdemona. And he was so humbled and troubled that now I feel sad for him. Note if your lady strain his entertainment. 2. Emilia. God buy you, take mine office. Iago, if you think that a friend of yours is in trouble but you don't say anything, then you are wronging your friend. You cannot, if my heart were in your hand. No, not much moved. May my chest swell up with hate, as deadly as the venom of poisonous snakes! 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. Damn her, that lusty flirt! Did Michael Cassio, when you wooed my lady,Know of your love? It's as if I'm trying to persuade you to put on gloves when it's cold out, or to eat healthy food, or to keep yourself warm, or to do anything that's good for you. I’ll watch him tame and talk him out of patience. Go, leave me. Emilia's Monologue from Othello including context, text and video example. Farewell the neighing horses and the shrill war trumpets, the war drums that stir the spirit, the ear-piercing flute. It were a tedious difficulty, I think, To bring them to that prospect. He even thought you'd used witchcraft on her. the royal banners, pride, the pomp and circumstance, and everything else that's good about war! Thank you. But that's what you get for being a powerful man, as this happens more often to noblemen than to commoners. What handkerchief?Why, that the Moor first gave to Desdemona,That which so often you did bid me steal. Trust me, I worry it has. Why should it be so hard for him to get to talk with you? Just as I said. I warrant it grieves my husband. 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. See results from the Emilia's Monologue from Othello, Act IV Quiz on Sporcle, the best trivia site on the internet! Do not rise yet. I won't deny you what you want. Othello has convinced himself that Desdemona is cunning in her harlotry, and it's no surprise she wouldn't be found out, even by her woman friend. Look where she comes. EMILIA [She picks up DESDEMONA's handkerchief] I am glad I have found this handkerchief. Poor Desdemona, she'll be so upset when she realizes it's missing. As mine own face. If it's the same one, or any handkerchief of Desdemona's, it is another piece of evidence weighing against her. Leave me, Iago. But I see you really are affected by what I've said. Men should be what they seem to be. So, hear what I must tell you. And may, but how? His bed shall seem a school, his board a shrift. he looks gentler than he did. It is the green-eyed monster which doth mock. Goodbye, goodbye. I will go to figure out some quick way to kill the beautiful devil. Were they as prime as goats, as hot as monkeys, As salt as wolves in pride, and fools as gross. It was my first gift to her. She may still turn out to be honest. Othello. One is too poor, too weak for my revenge. Oh love, give way to cruel hate! Look out. I don't have a good feeling about this, and don't think it's the right time. Who has ever had a heart so pure that impure thoughts haven't held court with lawful thoughts? I just like to make him happy. Go ahead and pile more sins on top of the ones you've already committed. Nay, yet there’s more in this. Oh, curse of marriage, That we can call these delicate creatures ours. Look, Iago, I let go of all my fond love; it's all gone. Othello threatens Emilia. I have a thing for you. Look to your wife, observe her well with Cassio. Emilia Analysis . Even though she was a young woman, she was so good at lying that she made her father as blind as a tree to her plans. All the sooner because you asked, sweetheart. And when I love thee notChaos is come again. 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. Oh, now I can say farewell to a peaceful mind! I'll have the embroidered pattern copied and give it to Iago. Act however you want, Othello. As far as Michael Cassio goes, I think I can swear that he is honest. I am glad I have found this handkerchief. will return to you that sweet restful sleep you enjoyed just yesterday. Of her own clime, complexion, and degree, Whereto we see in all things nature tends—. poison, fire, or streams you can drown in, I won't endure this dishonor. He laid his leg over my thigh and sighed, and kissed, and then cried out, "Curse fate for giving you to the Moor!". What? It would be very difficult, I think, to arrange it so you could watch the two of them sleep together. Now, by yon marble heaven, In the due reverence of a sacred vow I here engage my words. Gratitude in the workplace: How gratitude can improve your well-being and relationships; Nov. 17, 2020. ). To be poor but content is actually to be quite rich. Why, your lieutenant, Cassio. 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. As Desdemona intends to follow Othello to the war, the latter requests that Emilia become his wife’s attendant. I'm not eating dinner at home tomorrow. If someone steals money from me, it's not a big deal. Comment with any critiques, please! God buy you, take mine office. A good reputation is the most precious jewel of a man's or a woman's soul, my dear lord. This may have significant consequences. Be not acknown on ’t,I have use for it. I’ll see before I doubt, when I doubt, prove. Will give you satisfaction, you may have ’t. The Othello monologues below are extracts from the full NoSweatShakespeare modern Othello ebook, along with a modern English translation. Nay, when I have a suit Wherein I mean to touch your love indeed It shall be full of poise and difficult weight And fearful to be granted. I'll have the embroidered pattern copied and give it to Iago. God knows what he will do with it. What's going on? Damn them then. He laid his leg over my thigh and sighed, and kissed, and then cried out, "Curse fate for giving you to the Moor!". Thou dost conspire against thy friend, Iago,If thou but think’st him wronged and mak’st his earA stranger to thy thoughts. I won't believe it. How now, my lord?I have been talking with a suitor here,A man that languishes in your displeasure. I will withdraw To furnish me with some swift means of death For the fair devil. I am not bound to that all slaves are free to. This list of Shakespeare plays brings together all 38 plays in alphabetical order. Monologue #1: (Act V, Scene II, Lines 354-372) Othello’s Monologue: “Soft you; a word or two before you go. It was his bidding: therefore, good Emilia,. And for I know thou 'rt full of love and honesty. Leave me, Iago. And you deadly cannons, whose rude blasts are as loud as Jove's thunderbolts, farewell! If there be cords or knives. that he is only keeping his distance from you for political reasons. I don't have any proof yet. O monstrous world! Cry “O sweet creature!” and then kiss me hard, Over my thigh, and sigh, and kiss, and then, Cry “Cursed fate that gave thee to the Moor!”. 168 ). The original text plus a side-by-side modern translation of. Set on thy wife to observe. A complete database of Shakespeare's Monologues. I assure you, when I promise to do something out of friendship, I deliver. I am very ill at ease,Unfit for mine own purposes. Madam, not now. But his actions suggests something he had already done. I'm glad to hear this, because now I can show my love for you and fulfill my duty in a more frank manner. Maybe since I am black and don't have the smooth conversational skills of gallant men, or maybe since I'm getting old—but no, none of that's important. This fellow’s of exceeding honesty And knows all quantities, with a learnèd spirit, Of human dealings. 292 My wayward husband hath a hundred times 292. wayward: capricious. I'm meeting the captains at the castle. But, sith I am entered in this cause so far. Read a character analysis of Othello, plot summary, and important quotes. Do not doubt, Cassio,But I will have my lord and you againAs friendly as you were. That he hath left part of his grief with me. Cassio, do not doubt that I will soon have you and my husband as close as you were before. The Moor already changes with my poison. Now I see that my suspicions are true. Why would say that? T' incur a private check. This honest creature doubtlessSees and knows more, much more, than he unfolds. For if he be not one that truly loves you. Their conscience doesn't stop them from doing bad things, but only keeps them from letting their bad deeds be known. I didn't know that, but I saw Cassio use such a handkerchief—I'm sure it was your wife's—to wipe his beard earlier today. When shall he come? Oh love, give way to cruel hate! I prithee name the time, but let it not Exceed three days. Farewell the neighing steed and the shrill trump, The spirit-stirring drum, th' ear-piercing fife, The royal banner, and all quality, Pride, pomp, and circumstance of glorious war! I slept the next night well, fed well, was free and. From the moment we're born we are fated to. DESDEMONA He says he will return incontinent: He hath commanded me to go to bed, And bade me to dismiss you. With Cassio’s suit. Emilia also shows courage and self-assurance in chastising Othello for doubting his wife’s virtue, scolding him “If you think other / Remove your thought” (4.2.). Desdemona is still not quite dead, so Othello smothers her a little more. Black vengeance, come to me from the depths of hell! You've known him for a long time, and you can be sure. Within three days, let me hear you say that Cassio is dead. Eileen Atkins speaks Emilia’s lines from Othello, act IV scene 3. I'm glad to hear this, because now I can show my love for you and fulfill my duty in a more frank manner. Exeunt OTHELLO, LODOVICO, and Attendants. Pricked to ’t by foolish honesty and love, I could not sleep. But let Desdemona live. The situation has my husband troubled as if the problem were his own. For nothing you could do would add more to your damnation than if you should slander Desdemona more. I prithee speak to me as to thy thinkings, As thou dost ruminate, and give thy worst of thoughts The worst of words. I'll mention your case no matter what he's doing. As they discuss Othello, Emilia says that she wishes Desdemona had never met him, but Desdemona responds that she loves him so much that even his bad behavior has a kind of grace to her. I'd rather die than fail on your behalf. I didn't see anything, and I didn't suspect anything. Would I were satisfied! 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. 214. “Like To The Pontic Sea” (Spoken by Othello, Act 3 Scene 3) Tell me, Othello. Good madam, do. For Michael Cassio, I dare be sworn, I think, that he is honest. Or those that be not, would they might seem none! Discern’st thou aught in that? 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