Whore Quote by William Shakespeare
““A halter pardon him! and hell gnaw his bones! Why should he call her whore? who keeps her company? What place? what time? what form? what likelihood? The Moor’s abused by some most villainous knave, Some base notorious knave, some scurvy fellow:— O heaven, that such companions thou’dst unfold, And put in every honest hand a whip To lash the rascals naked through the world Even from the east to the west! IAGO Speak within door. EMILIA O, fie upon them! some such squire he was That turn’d your wit the seamy side without, And made you to suspect me with the Moor.””
About This Quote
Source Play: Othello, Act 4 Scene 2, 1604
Iago manipulates Othello’s jealousy, urging violent retribution against perceived betrayal.
In simple terms: Iago fuels Othello’s rage and desire for revenge.
Key Takeaway
Beware manipulation and unchecked jealousy.
Themes
jealousy
manipulation
betrayal
revenge
trust
Mood
tense
tragic
dark
Type
dramatic
literary
cautionary
When to use this quote
- marital conflict
- workplace rivalry
- political intrigue
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
psychology
power dynamics
trust erosion
Questions to Reflect On
- How does jealousy distort perception?
- What safeguards can prevent manipulation?
A Different Perspective
Iago’s perspective is biased; Othello’s actions are extreme and tragic.
![“But your lordship knows very well that I am not attached to the soil in a vulgar manner, like a serf. Still, I have a feeling about it; [with growing agitation] and I am not ashamed of it; and [rising wildly] by God, if this goes on any longer I will fling my cassock to the devil, and take arms…” quote by George Bernard Shaw](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f27/george-bernard-shaw-68_quote_but-your-lordship-knows-very-well-that-i_2442811.jpg)
