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“Had all his hairs been lives, my great revenge. Had stomach for them all.” quote by Othello
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“Had all his hairs been lives, my great revenge. Had stomach for them all.”

Othello

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The speaker wishes his enemies’ lives were as numerous as his own hair, so he could exact revenge on all of them.

In simple terms: He wants endless revenge.

Key Takeaway

Consider the cost of endless vengeance.

Themes

revenge power obsession

Mood

angry tragic reflective

Type

literary dramatic

When to use this quote

  • personal grudges
  • political conflict
  • family betrayal
  • war
  • legal disputes

Key Concepts

human nature justice excess

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is revenge ever justified?
  • What alternatives exist to endless retaliation?
A Different Perspective

Revenge consumes the avenger and can perpetuate violence.

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