Othello Quotes

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Useful for essays. Will help embed these quotes in brain when it comes to outcomes.
***If you are really testing yourself decide whether these quotes are most appropriate when discussing the certain themes. They may be general (many or no particular themes), jealousy, revenge, appearance vs reality or obsessions. To test yourself on this aswell, simply write the theme first then write the actual answer after a space. Write appearance vs reality as one word (appearancevsreality).

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  • 2. 

    "Beware, my lord, of jealousy; it is the ______-______ monster which doth mock the meat it feeds on"

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "green-eyed, green eyed, jealousy green-eyed, jealousy green eyed." This is because the phrase "green-eyed monster" is a well-known idiom used to describe jealousy. The phrase implies that jealousy is a dangerous and destructive force, similar to a monster, that can ruin relationships and consume the person experiencing it. The variations of the answer provided all convey the same meaning and reference the original quote accurately.

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    "_____ Iago"

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    "______ Lips"

    Explanation
    The phrase "______ Lips" is incomplete and requires a word to fill in the blank. The word "general" is a possible option to complete the phrase. When combined with the adjective "Thick," it forms the phrase "general Thick Lips." This suggests that the speaker is referring to a common or typical type of thick lips.

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  • 5. 

    "_______ Horse"

    Explanation
    The answer is "Barbary" because it is the name of the horse being referred to in the question. "General Barbary" is not a valid option as it includes an additional word that is not part of the original phrase.

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    "I follow him to _____ ___ ______ ______ ____"

    Explanation
    The given correct answer is "serve my turn upon him, revenge serve my turn upon him." This means that the speaker is following someone in order to serve their own turn or seek revenge on them. The phrase "serve my turn upon him" implies that the speaker is waiting for their opportunity to take action against the person they are following. The addition of "revenge" suggests that the speaker has a personal vendetta against this person and is seeking to get back at them for some perceived wrongdoing.

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    "I follow him __ _____ __ ____ ___ ____"

    Explanation
    The phrase "to serve my turn upon him" suggests that the speaker is following the person in order to take advantage of them or use them for their own benefit. The phrase "appearance vs reality" implies that there may be a hidden agenda or deceptive intentions behind the speaker's actions. Therefore, the correct answer is "to serve my turn upon him, appearance vs reality to serve my turn upon him."

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      "I suspect the _____ ______ hath leapt into my seat"

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "lusty moor, jealousy lusty moor." This suggests that the speaker suspects someone, possibly a person from a moor, of being lustful and jealous. The phrase "leapt into my seat" implies that this person has taken the speaker's place or position in some way.

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      "He's done _______ I know not if't be true"

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "jealousy my office, my office." This phrase suggests that the person being referred to has done something that is related to jealousy, but the speaker is unsure if it is true or not. The repetition of "my office" emphasizes the speaker's uncertainty and lack of knowledge about the situation.

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  • 10. 

    "One that loved not ______, ___ ____ ____"

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "wisely, but too well". This phrase is a quote from Shakespeare's play Othello. It means that the person being referred to loved someone, but not in a wise or rational manner. They loved excessively or obsessively, which ultimately led to their downfall.

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    "By heaven I rather would have _______ ______ ________"

    Explanation
    The speaker expresses a strong preference for jealousy to have been the cause of someone's downfall, rather than being directly responsible for their demise. The phrase "jealousy been his hangman" suggests that the speaker believes jealousy to be a powerful and destructive force that can bring about someone's downfall. The repetition of "been his hangman" emphasizes the speaker's desire for someone else to be responsible for the negative consequences, rather than themselves.

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    "Nothing can or shall _______ __ _______ till I am evened with him wife for wife"

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "content my soul, jealousy content my soul". In this sentence, the speaker is expressing their determination that nothing will happen until they are evened with someone else, both in terms of having a wife and in terms of their soul being content. The repetition of "content my soul" emphasizes the speaker's strong desire for satisfaction and resolution. The inclusion of "jealousy" suggests that the speaker may be driven by a sense of envy or competition.

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    "I'll have ______ ______ on the hip

    Explanation
    The given answer suggests that the speaker, who is not mentioned in the question, will have revenge on Michael Cassio. This implies that the speaker has some sort of grudge or desire for retaliation against Michael Cassio. The repetition of Michael Cassio's name emphasizes the target of the revenge.

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    "_________ Desdemona"

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "general Sweet, Sweet." This answer suggests that the missing word could be a title or a name that is followed by the word "Sweet." The repetition of "Sweet" indicates that it is a descriptor or a nickname for the person or entity being referred to. "General" is a possible title that could be used before a person's name, so it fits in this context.

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      "I fear him in __ ____"

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "my bed, jealousy my bed". The phrase "I fear him in my bed" suggests that the speaker is afraid of someone while they are in bed. The addition of "jealousy my bed" implies that the speaker also fears jealousy in the same context, possibly indicating that they are afraid of being betrayed or hurt by their partner.

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    "Farewell the ______ ____, Farewell ______"

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "tranquil mind, content". The phrase "farewell the tranquil mind, farewell content" suggests that the speaker is bidding farewell to a peaceful and calm state of mind and a feeling of satisfaction or happiness. The options that include "obsessions" do not fit the context of bidding farewell to tranquility and contentment.

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    "Arise _____ ________"

    Explanation
    The phrase "Arise revenge black vengeance" suggests that revenge is rising or coming forth, and it is described as black vengeance. The repetition of "black vengeance" emphasizes the intensity and darkness of the revenge.

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    "Were I the Moor, I would not be Iago. In following ___, _ ______ ______"

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "him I follow myself". This is because the phrase "Were I the Moor, I would not be Iago" suggests that the speaker is imagining themselves as the Moor (Othello) and stating that they would not act like Iago. The phrase "him I follow myself" implies that the speaker would follow the actions and behavior of Othello, rather than Iago. The other options do not accurately convey the meaning of the original phrase.

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  • 19. 

    "My ____ work"

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "medicine". This is because the phrase "My medicine work" implies that the person is referring to their work related to medicine or their profession in the medical field. On the other hand, "revenge medicine" does not make sense in this context and is not a commonly used phrase.

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  • 20. 

    "Make the Moor ______ __, _____ ___ and _______ __ for making him egregiously like an ass"

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "thank me, love me and reward me". The question is asking for the phrase that completes the sentence "Make the Moor ______ __, _____ ___ and _______ __ for making him egregiously like an ass". The phrase "thank me, love me and reward me" fits grammatically and contextually, as it suggests that the speaker wants to be appreciated and rewarded for their actions. The other options either have missing punctuation or include the word "revenge", which is not mentioned in the original sentence.

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    "I am abused and my relief _____ ___ ______"

    Explanation
    The phrase "must be loath" suggests that the speaker is feeling a strong aversion or disgust towards something. The phrase "obsessions must be loath" further emphasizes this feeling of disgust towards obsessions. Therefore, the correct answer implies that the speaker is being abused and their relief can only come from detesting or being repulsed by these obsessions.

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    "put the Moor at least into a jealousy so strong that ______ _______ _____"

    Explanation
    The phrase "put the Moor at least into a jealousy so strong that revenge judgment cannot cure, judgment cannot cure" suggests that the speaker wants to make the Moor so jealous that no amount of revenge or judgment will be able to ease or cure his jealousy. This implies that the speaker wants to inflict a deep and lasting emotional pain on the Moor, which cannot be resolved through revenge or any form of judgment.

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