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- Give me the ocular proof, Or, by the worth of mine eternal soul Thou hadst been better have been born a dog Than answer my waked wrath! (III.iii.) In response to Iago’s insinuations about Desdemona’s adultery, Othello demands “ocular proof”—that is, evidence that will visually verify the allegation against his wife.
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In response to Iago’s insinuations about Desdemona’s adultery, Othello demands “ocular proof”—that is, evidence that will visually verify the allegation against his wife. Othello’s emphasis on the need for Iago to “prove [his] love a whore” demonstrates his commitment to justice.
Give me proof that I can see with my own eyes, or I swear on my soul that you'll wish you had been born a dog rather than have to answer to my anger.
Than give thy cause away. His bed shall seem a school, his board a shrift, I’ll intermingle everything he does. With Cassio’s suit. Therefore be merry, Cassio, For thy solicitor shall rather die. Than give thy cause away. Enter OTHELLO and IAGO. Enter OTHELLO and IAGO.
Jul 31, 2015 · Othello reenters and, now tormented by jealousy, threatens Iago with death unless he provides proof of Desdemona’s infidelity. Iago alleges that Cassio one night talked in his sleep about making love to Desdemona and that Cassio once wiped his beard with the lost handkerchief.
OTHELLO Villain, be sure thou prove my love a whore, Be sure of it; give me the ocular proof: Or by the worth of man's eternal soul, Thou hadst been better have been born a dog Than...
Be sure of it; give me the ocular proof: Or by the worth of man's eternal soul, Thou hadst been better have been born a dog Than answer my waked wrath! 2040; Iago. Is't come to this? Othello. Make me to see't; or, at the least, so prove it, That the probation bear no hinge nor loop To hang a doubt on; or woe upon thy life! Iago. My noble lord ...
360 Be sure of it; give me the ocular proof: 361 Or by the worth of man's eternal soul, 362 Thou hadst been better have been born a dog 363 Than answer my waked wrath! IAGO Is't come to this? OTHELLO 364 Make me to see't; or, at the least, so prove it, 365 That the probation bear no hinge nor loop
