Monologue

Desdemona Monologue from Othello

From Othello by William Shakespeare

female · anguished · 59 sec

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I prithee do so. (Exit Iago.) Something sure of state, Either from Venice, or some unhatch’d practice Made demonstrable here in Cyprus to him, Hath puddled his clear spirit, and in such cases Men’s natures wrangle with inferior things, Though great ones are their object. ’Tis even so. For let our finger ache, and it indues Our other healthful members even to that sense Of pain. Nay, we must think men are not gods, Nor of them look for such observancy As fits the bridal. Beshrew me much, Emilia, I was (unhandsome warrior as I am) Arraigning his unkindness with my soul; But now I find I had suborn’d the witness, And he’s indicted falsely.

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Desdemona reflects on the changes in Othello's demeanor and grapples with her feelings of betrayal and confusion regarding his actions and their implications.

20s · sadness · betrayal · love · trust · jealousy

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