love Flashcards

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“And when

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And when I love thee not/Chaos is come again.”

If he is not in love with Desdemona then he is left with only chaos. Foreshadows how he comes to the ultimate decision to kill Desdemona out of emotional chaos as he has lost his love for her.

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I think

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I think my wife be honest and think she is not.’

He loves Desdemona but he also trusts Iago. He is torn between whether what Iago says is true or not. Just the thought of her cheating leaves his so vulnerable that Iago can easily sway him.

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she loved

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she loved me for the dangers I has passed, And I loved her that she did pity them.”

Othello talking about how they fell in love. shows that they didn’t fall in love for personality.

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“His unkindness…

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His unkindness may defeat my life
But never taint my love.”

Desdemona saying how even if Othello denies her fidelity she will still love him even if it crushes her soul. shows how she unhealthily clings to him

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