Monologue

Desdemona Monologue from Othello

From Othello by William Shakespeare

female · anguished · 1:07 min

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Why then tomorrow night, or Tuesday morn, On Tuesday noon, or night; on Wednesday morn. I prithee name the time, but let it not Exceed three days. In faith, he’s penitent; And yet his trespass, in our common reason, (Save that, they say, the wars must make examples Out of their best) is not almost a fault To incur a private check. When shall he come? Tell me, Othello: I wonder in my soul, What you would ask me, that I should deny, Or stand so mammering on. What? 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! Trust me, I could do much.

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Desdemona expresses her deep concern and longing for Othello's return, while grappling with the complexities of trust and betrayal surrounding their relationship.

20s · longing · love · trust · betrayal · redemption

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