Albeit unused to the melting mood, Killing myself, to die upon a kiss. Emilia even bravely challenges Othello when she discovers he has murdered Desdemona: “O the more angel she, and you the blacker devil!” (Act 5 Scene 2, Line 140). Act 2, Scene 1: … Thou cunning’st pattern of excelling nature, Act 1, Scene 3: A council-chamber. Gratiano, keep the house, And she did gratify his amorous works I have done the state some service, and they know’t. Put out the light, and then put out the light: O thou Othello, thou wert once so good, Act 5 Scene 2 Othello: Iago is finally being seen for what he truly is, a diabolical villain who was able to convince everyone of his honesty, become a trusted confidant and advisor to all whilst at the same time scheming to bring the downfall of Desdemona, Othello and Cassio. Let heaven and men and devils, let them all, Synopsis: Desdemona is asleep in bed when Othello enters. I saw the handkerchief. I never gave it him: send for him hither; I am not sorry neither: I’ld have thee live; He found it then; Iago ends the scene with an aside: “This is the night / That either makes me or fordoes [undoes] me quite” (V.i. Ah balmy breath, that dost almost persuade I’ll after that same villain, And smooth as monumental alabaster. Thou art rash as fire, to say Disprove this villain, if thou be’st a man: As I have to be hurt. Oh! help! He's watching Desdemona sleep, and telling himself over and over again that he has to go through with this. Oh! Standing over Desdemona as she sleeps, he admires her beauty, kisses her, and is almost moved to let her live—noting that, like a flower, once plucked, she cannot be given "vital growth" (5.2.14) again. No more of that. What did thy song bode, lady? Set you down this; Desdemona awakes and protests her innocence and her love for him. Take you this weapon, I found by fortune and did give my husband; I look down towards his feet; but that’s a fable. I charge you, get you home. I never did He wants to be remembered as someone who had a jewel but foolishly threw it away, using an analogy of an immoral person who threw away a precious pearl. Willow, willow, willow,– But that I did proceed upon just grounds Click to copy Summary. Iago exits. Good gentlemen, let me have leave to speak: That can torment him much and hold him long, For nought I did in hate, but all in honour. Montano goes after Iago and orders the others to guard Othello and not let him escape. Where should Othello go? Lodovico enters with Iago, Montano, and the injured Cassio, who is carried in a chair. This page contains the original text of Othello Act 5, Scene 2. She false with Cassio!–did you say with Cassio? But that belike Iago in the interim Enter OTHELLO. Should I repent me: but once put out thy light, Let it be hid. Suddenly, Desdemona realizes that Othello intends to kill her. O mistress, villany hath made mocks with love, My husband say that she was false! Othello wounds Iago, and Lodovico orders the attendants to disarm Othello. That sticks on filthy deeds. No, I will speak as liberal as the north: I found it, And very sea-mark of my utmost sail. Had stomach for them all. But ever puny whipster gets my sword: Thou hast not half that power to do me harm Share. Rot half a grain a day! Upon a soldier’s thigh: I have seen the day, Therefore, Act 5 Scene 2 ends in the murder of Desdemona and the harsh satire sets in further when Othello only discovers after what the audience had known all along. when we shall meet at compt, So come my soul to speak true. what should such a fool It is a sword of Spain, the ice-brook’s temper:– 130 – 131). So speaking as I think, I die, I die. And I did give’t my husband. Richer than all his tribe; of one whose subdued eyes, Alas, why gnaw you so your nether lip? I have another weapon in this chamber; And makes men mad. Lodovico then tells Graziano that any riches in the house are his, as he is the next of kin. It is the cause. Othello: Act 5, Scene 2 Enter OTHELLO [with a candle] and Desdemona in her bed [asleep]. Cold, cold, my girl! The first is between Othello and Desdemona, in which Othello smothers and kills his wife. Desdemona is asleep on her bed. And he retires. weep’st thou for him to my face? Not dead? Well, do it, and be brief; I will walk by: My friend, thy husband, honest, honest Iago. I think she stirs again:–no. were’t good?– Othello’s insecurities ignite his thoughts of punishing Desdemona, but his love for her holds him back. It strikes where it doth love. [Within] O, good my lord, I would speak a word with you! Lodovico says that two letters were found in Roderigo’s pocket; one says that Roderigo was ordered to kill Cassio, and the other is written by Roderigo to Iago, complaining about his evil plan. And love thee after. Come, bring him away. Repetition By: Giulia, Kathy, Jessica, and Sarina Literary Analysis Why do you think Roderigo had letters I scarce did know you, uncle: there lies your niece, It shall be his. Of sun and moon, and that the affrighted globe Uncle, I must come forth. I have no wife. Othello says he will not ‘shed her blood’ but ‘she must die, else she’ll betray more men’. O, here it is. He tells her to pray because ‘I would not kill thy unprepared spirit’ and urges her to confess that she gave the handkerchief to Cassio. He explains that Iago told him that Desdemona and Cassio were having an affair and that Cassio himself admitted it and had the handkerchief—the token of love Othello gave to Desdemona, passed down from his mother. That was my wife’s? You can buy the Arden text of this play from the Amazon.com online bookstore: Othello (Arden Shakespeare: Third Series) Entire play in one page. The Moor hath kill’d my mistress! My wife! Commend me to my kind lord: O, farewell! For he was great of heart. The death of Cassio to be undertook Therefore confess thee freely of thy sin; One more, one more. Where is this rash and most unfortunate man? Emilia’s role in Othello is key, her part in taking the handkerchief leads to Othello falling for Iago’s lies more fully. He promises he won't mar Desdemona's beautiful skin by cutting her up or anything—she'll be pretty in death. As ignorant as dirt! Thy husband knew it all. That can thy light relume. This list of Shakespeare plays brings together all 38 plays in alphabetical order. what wife? Which I have here recover’d from the Moor: MONTANO, CASSIO carried in a chair, and Officers with IAGO, prisoner. These are portents; but yet I hope, I hope, Cassio, my lord, hath kill’d a young Venetian But kill him rather. That death’s unnatural that kills for loving. Came in and satisfied him. He cannot resist kissing his sleeping wife, and almost changes his mind about killing her. Act Five, Scene Two of William Shakespeare's "Othello" can be broken down into two parts. murder! Othello stabs Iago, wounding him, and Lodovico orders some soldiers to disarm Othello. He makes one last attempt to communicate his honor, saying, "...in Aleppo once, where a malignant and a turbaned Turk beat a Venetian and traduced the state, I took by th’ throat...and smote him thus." I will play the swan. Send for the man, and ask him. [To IAGO] O Spartan dog, He kisses her, she wakes up, and he encourages her to confess her sins. Look on the tragic loading of this bed; I am not valiant neither, Look in upon me then and speak with me, help! (Othello; Desdemona; Emilia; Montano; Gratiano; Iago; Lodovico; Cassio; Officers) Othello enters the bedchamber where Desdemona lies sleeping, considering how it is necessary that she die. © 2004 – 2020 No Sweat Digital Ltd. All rights reserved. I’ld not have sold her for it. All Acts are listed on the Othello text page, or linked to from the bottom of this page. Upon my soul, a lie, a wicked lie. You told a lie, an odious, damned lie; ’tis a lost fear; O lady, speak again! then murder’s out of tune, In 3.3 he swear a vow that his feelings will never ebb back to humble love, but he usesa nautical metaphor to swear that his goal will be the killing of Desdemona. Oh the things humans are capable of when jealousy takes hold. All Acts are listed on the Othello text page, or linked to from the bottom of this page. Wash me in steep-down gulfs of liquid fire! No, his mouth is stopp’d; Now here’s another discontented paper, Nay, stare not, masters: it is true, indeed. Being In this scene Iago shifts from his facade of the loyal and honest right hand man to reveal his true motivations of evil. Will you, I pray, demand that demi-devil More fell than anguish, hunger, or the sea! O, my good lord, yonder’s foul murders done! Act V, scene i: Cyprus. Found in the pocket of the slain Roderigo; Why, any thing: Thou hast no weapon, and perforce must suffer. Thou dost belie her, and thou art a devil. Like the base Indian, threw a pearl away For they succeed on you. Let me the curtains draw. He tells Cassio Iago’s punishment is for him to determine, and that he will return to Venice with the sad news of what has come to pass: “Myself will straight abroad and to the state, this heavy act with heavy heart relate.”. Call’d Roderigo. Hark, canst thou hear me? O ill-starr’d wench! Desdemona lies asleep in bed, and Othello enters, dreadfully calm and sure in what he must do. Nor scar that whiter skin of hers than snow, Brave me upon the watch; whereon it came roast me in sulphur! not yet quite dead? Demand me nothing: what you know, you know: Nay, had she been true, Read every line of Shakespeare’s original text alongside a modern English translation. A bedchamber in the castle. Desdemona wakens and calls him to bed, but he tells her to pray at once, repenting anything she needs to repent, and he will wait while she prays because he does not want to kill her soul. ‘Tis pitiful; but yet Iago knows Emilia asks to be laid next to Desdemona to die. Myself will straight aboard: and to the state Realizing her part in her husband’s plan, Emilia exclaims, “O God! Desdemona! Thou art to die. Some bloody passion shakes your very frame: O villany, villany! Do thy worst: Yet I’ll not shed her blood; The following is a summary of part two. Scene 2. Beat a Venetian and traduced the state, Soft you; a word or two before you go. Roderigo meant to have sent this damned villain; ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~, It is believed that Shakespeare wrote 38 plays in total between 1590 and 1612. After long seeming dead, Iago hurt him, Help! I know this act shows horrible and grim. Yes, presently: I will not charm my tongue; I am bound to speak: ‘Tis a notorious villain. All, all, cry shame against me, yet I’ll speak. But, finally resolving to … This heavy act with heavy heart relate. For often, with a solemn earnestness, help, ho! My mistress here lies murder’d in her bed,–. Found in his pocket too; and this, it seems, Here is a letter Pin. Fall’n in the practise of a damned slave, Yet she must die, else she’ll betray more men. Iago takes Bianca under arrest, and sends Emilia to tell Othello and Desdemona what has happened. What’s best to do? Nobody; I myself. I would not have thee linger in thy pain: So, so. Othello gives a speech to say that he wants to be remembered as a lover who was deceived. So sweet was ne’er so fatal. I must weep, And he himself confess’d but even now Othello makes his final decision of killing Desdemona because he loves her. Now, how dost thou look now? He kisses her and wakes her and once again charges her with infidelity. Disgusted with Iago, Lodovico tells the villain to look at the consequences of his actions. And sweet revenge grows harsh. Enter LODOVICO. Than thou wast worthy her. Take heed of perjury; thou art on thy deathbed. Act 1, Scene 2: Another street. Read a translation of Act V, scene i → Summary: Act V, scene ii Then must you speak Ay, ’twas he that told me first: [Within] If thou attempt it, it will cost thee dear: Where art thou? Over her protests of innocence, he smothers her. Than twenty times your stop: but, O vain boast! I had forgot thee: O, come in, Emilia; Shakespeare’s original Othello text is extremely long, so we’ve split the text into one Scene per page. Their medicinal gum. Share 1. Even like thy chastity. Othello: Act V, scenes i–ii, page 2 | SparkNotes Graziano returns to find Othello armed and defiant, mourning the loss of his wife. ACT V SCENE II : A bedchamber in the castle: DESDEMONA in bed asleep. If he say so, may his pernicious soul It becomes apparent that although Iago seemed to be This did I fear, but thought he had no weapon; And yet I fear you; for you are fatal then And say besides, that in Aleppo once, O thou dull Moor! For to deny each article with oath That she was false: O, she was heavenly true! SCENE 2. [Within] My lord , my lord! Subsequently, Othello is to be held prison and will await trial. This page contains the original text of Othello Act 2, Scene 2.Shakespeare’s original Othello text is extremely long, so we’ve split the text into one Scene per page. They do not point on me. Justice to break her sword! She says, “What should such a fool do with so good a wife?” Othello runs at Iago, calling him a villain. What noise is this? Before she dies, Emilia says to Othello, “Moor, she was chaste. So, speaking as I think alas, I die.”. Iago has Roderigo poised and ready to pounce on Cassio, and kill him; if either of them is killed, it is to Iago's benefit, although he would like to have both of them disposed of, so that his devices might not be discovered.Roderigo and Cassio fight, and both are injured; Othello hears the scuffle, is pleased, and then leaves to finish off Desdemona. The violence is evident also mostly in the last scene; the death of Roderigo, Desdemona, Emilia and Othello and the wounding of … Synopsis of Act 5 Scene 2 Othello prepares to kill Desdemona, trying to convince himself that he is acting out of justice, not revenge. I took by the throat the circumcised dog, Why he hath thus ensnared my soul and body? Montano disarms Othello, and Iago wounds his wife. Enter MONTANO, GRATIANO, IAGO, and others. Who can control his fate? This look of thine will hurl my soul from heaven, That I was cast: and even but now he spake, That e’er did lift up eye. Each Shakespeare’s play name links to a range of resources about each play: Character summaries, plot outlines, example essays and famous quotes, soliloquies and monologues: All’s Well That Ends Well Antony and Cleopatra As You Like It The Comedy of Errors Coriolanus Cymbeline Hamlet Henry IV Part 1 Henry IV Part 2 Henry VIII Henry VI Part 1 Henry VI Part 2 Henry VI Part 3 Henry V Julius Caesar King John King Lear Loves Labour’s Lost Macbeth Measure for Measure The Merchant of Venice The Merry Wives of Windsor A Midsummer Night’s Dream Much Ado About Nothing Othello Pericles Richard II Richard III Romeo & Juliet  The Taming of the Shrew The Tempest Timon of Athens Titus Andronicus Troilus & Cressida  Twelfth Night The Two Gentlemen of Verona The Winter’s Tale. The dramatic irony is sharp here, for only Iago and the audience understand that Iago is the culprit. Sweet soul, take heed, Subsequently, Othello is to be held jail and will wait for trial. O sweet mistress, speak! They are joined shortly by Montano, Lodovico, Cassio, and Iago, who is being held prisoner. That she with Cassio hath the act of shame Had all his hairs been lives, my great revenge Blow me about in winds! Behold, I have a weapon; Act Five, Scene Two of William Shakespeare's "Othello" can be broken down into two parts. I think upon’t, I think: I smell’t: O villany!– what, ho! She’s, like a liar, gone to burning hell: A better never did itself sustain So come my soul to bliss, as I speak true; Within Act 5, Scene 2 of the Shakespearian play Othello, Lodovico informs Othello he is to lose command and Cassio will end up being the guv of Cyrpus instead. Do with so good a woman? The following is a summary of part two. [Enter OTHELLO] OTHELLO: It is the cause, it is the cause, my soul,--Let me not name it to you, you chaste stars!-- ... Explanatory Notes for Act 5, Scene 2 From Othello. If there be any cunning cruelty Nor set down aught in malice: then must you speak This wretch hath part confess’d his villany: And makest me call what I intend to do It is from this point in the play that Othello protests his great service to Venice. bring the villain forth. When your eyes roll so: why I should fear I know not, ’tis not so now. All Acts are listed on the Othello text page, or linked to from the bottom of this page.. ACT 2. How he upbraids Iago, that he made him And have you mercy too! Othello | Act 5, Scene 2 | Summary. O, the more angel she, No; heaven forfend! that was my lady’s voice. Othello believes that Desdemona gave the kerchief to Cassio as a token of love and that Cassio in turn insolently gave the kerchief to the prostitute Bianca. It was a handkerchief, an antique token Of one entire and Perfect chrysolite, Lodovico tells Othello that he must return to Venice to answer for his crimes, and Cassio is instated as ruler of Cyprus. Ay, with Cassio. She give it Cassio! SCENE 2 A bedchamber in the castle: DESDEMONA in bed asleep; a light burning.. Othello Act 5, scene 2. If heaven would make me such another world But why should honour outlive honesty? Remains the censure of this hellish villain; Symbolism, Imagery, and Motifs Othello Thank You For Listening Discussion Othello - Act 5 Scene 2 Do you sympathize with Othello? Act 5 Scene 2. Let him confess a truth. Are there no stones in heaven O, I were damn’d beneath all depth in hell, What needs this iteration, woman? What do you think Iago’s true motivation is? Man but a rush against Othello’s breast, ‘Twill out, ’twill out: I peace! O dolt! O gull! Othello Monologue (Act 5, Scene 2) Written by Damien Strouthos on May, 8th 2020 | Monologues Unpacked. Starts in the middle of an argument between Roderigo and Iago He begg’d of me to steal it. I would not kill thy soul. He then stabs himself, kisses Desdemona, and dies. Act 5 . I thought so then:–I’ll kill myself for grief:– A side-by-side translation of Act 5, Scene 2 of Othello from the original Shakespeare into modern English. Whip me, ye devils, An honourable murderer, if you will; O murderous coxcomb! he lies to the heart: The time, the place, the torture: O, enforce it! Perchance, Iago, I will ne’er go home. Sweet Desdemona! Othello enters Desdemona's quarters, holding a candle. The noise was here. Than what he found himself was apt and true. That men must lay their murders on your neck. But what serve for the thunder?–Precious villain! In the play's final scene, Othello enters his bedchamber with a candle and finds Desdemona asleep in their bed. Cannot remove nor choke the strong conception Summary. Though I lost twenty lives.–Help! Methinks it should be now a huge eclipse As I might love: I never gave him token. I that am cruel am yet merciful; 1 Shares. 第二場 城の寝室。デズデモーナがベッドで寝ている。 That I do groan withal. When I have pluck’d the rose, He won't shed her blood, he whispers, but he must kill her or else "she'll betray more men." Thy match was mortal to him, and pure grief And smote him, thus. (Act 5 Scene 2) He describes Othello’s marriage in a distasteful way: he hath boarded a land-carrack,’ with the implication that Desdemona is a tawdry prize (Act 1 Scene 2). Of one that loved not wisely but too well; 第五幕 . Ed. To this extremity. What shall be said to thee? This is thy work: the object poisons sight; He kisses her, almost convincing himself not to kill her, but he steels himself to the task. Whose breath, indeed, these hands have newly stopp’d: Iago accuses her of lying and draws his sword on his wife. He is unrepentant about hurting Iago, and when Lodovico reminds him that he was a respected soldier, Othello says that he acted in honor rather than hate. And here another: the one of them imports Where a malignant and a turban’d Turk Should yawn at alteration. She said so: I must needs report the truth. ...Commentary on Othello Act 5, Scene 2 Lines #338-356 Within Act 5, Scene 2 of the Shakespearian play Othello, Lodovico tells Othello he is to lose command and Cassio will become the governor of Cyrpus instead. That there he dropp’d it for a special purpose It must needs wither: I’ll smell it on the tree. In Act 5, Scene 2, Othello’s soliloquy reveals his reasons for killing Desdemona. O cursed slave! Speak, for my heart is full. Lee Jamieson, M.A., is a theater scholar and educator. A street. Your power and your command is taken off, By heaven, I saw my handkerchief in’s hand. Do you go back dismay’d? thou dost stone my heart, ‘Tis proper I obey him, but not now. You must forsake this room, and go with us: To you, lord governor, Offend you in my life; never loved Cassio you have done well, Iago set him on. help, ho! Till that the nature of your fault be known Roderigo wrote that he was going to expose the villain, but Iago killed him off. I pray you, in your letters, But with such general warranty of heaven This sight would make him do a desperate turn, Here is my journey’s end, here is my butt, How came you, Cassio, by that handkerchief Out, strumpet! Be thus when thou art dead, and I will kill thee, Brainerd Kellogg. The woman falls; sure, he hath kill’d his wife. Yea, curse his better angel from his side, For thou hast kill’d the sweetest innocent no, alas! Out, and alas! Speak of me as I am; nothing extenuate, By Roderigo. If I quench thee, thou flaming minister, From this time forth I never will speak word. Which wrought to his desire. I cannot give it vital growth again. Othello Original Text: Act 5, Scene 2 This page contains the original text of Othello Act 5, Scene 2. By and by. Poor Desdemona! More than indeed belong’d to such a trifle, Farewell dead! I can again thy former light restore, One more, and this the last: It isthe cause means the cause of justice, heavenly justice. You shall close prisoner rest, [Within] I do beseech you And fall to reprobation. Be not afraid, though you do see me weapon’d; Shore his old thread in twain: did he live now, I know not where is that Promethean heat It is from this point in the play that Othello protests his excellent service to Venice. Did you and he consent in Cassio’s death? The handkerchief serves as another convenient source of confusion in this scene. It is the very error of the moon; Cassio did top her; ask thy husband else. No, by my life and soul! Drop tears as fast as the Arabian trees With Cassio, mistress. O heavy hour! Pale as thy smock! When you shall these unlucky deeds relate, ThoughtCo uses cookies to provide you with a great user experience. The End. If you say so, I hope you will not kill me. This deed of thine is no more worthy heaven And fiends will snatch at it. New York: Clark & Maynard. He previously served as a theater studies lecturer at Stratford-upon Avon College in the United Kingdom. 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