Desdemona Quotes Flashcards
1
Q
Split duty between paternity and matrimony
A
‘My noble father, I do perceive here a divided duty.’
2
Q
Vows to Cassio in restoring his position
A
‘I will have my lord and you again as friendly as you were.’
3
Q
Fetishises Othello’s heritage
Defies Othello
A
‘I think the sun where he was born drew all such humors from him.’
4
Q
Foreshadows Desdemona’s death
A
‘she died singing it… That song tonight will not go from my mind.’
5
Q
Bartering for life
A
‘Kill me tomorrow; let me live tonight.’
6
Q
Obfuscates Othello and God- duty bound and dedicated/faithful
A
‘Then Lord have mercy on me!’
7
Q
Innocence proclaimed throughout life and during death
A
‘A guiltless death I die’
8
Q
Act4Scene2
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‘His unkindness may defeat my life but never taint my love.’
