Othello quotes

"O, beware, my lord, of jealousy; / It is the green-eyed monster"

A metaphor framing jealousy as a cruel, destructive beast, evoking the historical association between the colour green and envy.

"Arise, black vengeance, from the hollow hell!"

Marks the moment Othello decisively renounces his love for Desdemona and pledges his mind entirely to hatred and destructive retribution.

"I am not what I am."

Reveals Iago's deceptive nature, exposing how his appearance of devotion, honesty, and loyalty is merely a false mask.

"I'll pour this pestilence into his ear."

Uses plague imagery to describe Iago's plan to corrupt Othello's perception using fabricated rumours and deceit.

"Reputation is an idle and most false imposition"

Articulates Iago's cynical claim that social standing is a baseless illusion, unfairly acquired without merit and lost without fault.

"I have lost my reputation! I have lost the immortal part of myself"

Illustrates Cassio's deep anguish, equating his public honour, career standing, and integrity with his eternal soul.