Beer Quote by William Shakespeare
“IAGO: She that was ever fair and never proud, Had tongue at will and yet was never loud, Never lack'd gold and yet went never gay, Fled from her wish and yet said 'Now I may,' She that being anger'd, her revenge being nigh, Bade her wrong stay and her displeasure fly, She that in wisdom never was so frail To change the cod's head for the salmon's tail; She that could think and ne'er disclose her mind, See suitors following and not look behind, She was a wight, if ever such wight were,-- DESDEMONA: To do what? IAGO: To suckle fools and chronicle small beer.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Othello, Act I, Scene III, 1603
Iago describes a woman who appears modest yet is cunning, using paradox to highlight deceit and ambition.
In simple terms: She seems modest but is actually scheming.
Key Takeaway
Beware hidden motives behind gentle façades.
Themes
deception
ambition
gender roles
Mood
critical
dramatic
Type
literary
character study
When to use this quote
- political intrigue
- personal relationships
- moral lessons
Key Concepts
power dynamics
poetic irony
character analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this reveal about Iago’s worldview?
- How does this portrayal affect audience perception of women?
A Different Perspective
The description may reflect misogynistic stereotypes of women.
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