Her father and her country and her friends. of his salt and most hidden loose affection? So much was his pleasure should be, proclaimed. This editable close reading exercise features 11 text-dependent, higher-order questions, helping students improve reading comprehension of Shakespeare’s Othello (Act 2, Scene 1) with emphasis on Iago’s intensifying desire for vengeance against Othello and his emerging plan to achieve his goal. Do not you chide; I have a thing for you. Here is the man, this Moor, whom now, it seems, Your special mandate for the state-affairs. If you think fit, or that it may be done, Give me advantage of some brief discourse, I will bestow you where you shall have time. Very obedient. unless you repute yourself such a loser. By the mass, 'tis morning; Pleasure and action make the hours seem short. Come, lieutenant, I, have a stoup of wine; and here without are a brace, of Cyprus gallants that would fain have a measure to, Not to-night, good Iago: I have very poor and, unhappy brains for drinking: I could well wish, courtesy would invent some other custom of, O, they are our friends; but one cup: I'll drink for, I have drunk but one cup to-night, and that was, craftily qualified too, and, behold, what innovation. Than what he found himself was apt and true. That as it more concerns the Turk than Rhodes. I was the other day talking on the sea-bank with. I ran it through, even from my boyish days. To you I am bound for life and education; How to respect you; you are the lord of duty; I am hitherto your daughter: but here's my husband. There's one gone to the harbour? It is our noble, brave General Othello's desire that every man celebrate, since we know the Turkish fleet has been completely destroyed. Bells in your parlors, wild-cats in your kitchens. Enter OTHELLO, DESDEMONA, CASSIO, and Attendants Come from the duke: and, see, your wife is with him. No, sure, I cannot think it. Cassio did top her; ask thy husband else. How is it, general? The spirit-stirring drum, the ear-piercing fife. Why, then, 'tis hers, my lord; and, being hers. The wealthy curled darlings of our nation. If I court moe women, you'll couch with moe men! Shapes faults that are not--that your wisdom yet, Would take no notice, nor build yourself a trouble. Of a night-brawler? He sees the best in everyone and isn't afraid to say so. The Turk with a most mighty preparation makes for, Cyprus. that's fulsome. Marry. View othello act 2 questions.pdf from ENGL 203 at University of Calgary. I would on great occasion speak with you. But with a knave of common hire, a gondolier, To the gross clasps of a lascivious Moor--. The original text plus a side-by-side modern translation of. At nine i' the morning here we'll meet again. Foh! Most humbly therefore bending to your state. The Tragedy of Othello, Moor of Venice (complete text) print/save view ... [Enter OTHELLO, IAGO, and Attendants with torches] Iago. All Acts are listed on the Othello text page, or linked to from the bottom of this page.. ACT 3. For he conjured her she should ever keep it. A thousand times committed; Cassio confess'd it: With that recognizance and pledge of love. Stood heir to the first. Steps in to Cassio, and entreats his pause: The town might fall in fright: he, swift of foot, Outran my purpose; and I return'd the rather. Othello, the fortitude of the place is best, known to you; and though we have there a substitute, of most allowed sufficiency, yet opinion, a, sovereign mistress of effects, throws a more safer, voice on you: you must therefore be content to, slubber the gloss of your new fortunes with this, Hath made the flinty and steel couch of war, My thrice-driven bed of down: I do agnise. We then have done you bold and saucy wrongs; But if you know not this, my manners tell me, We have your wrong rebuke. Read every line of Shakespeare’s original text alongside a modern English translation. go to! Now, my sick fool Roderigo. Thou cunning'st pattern of excelling nature. So did I yours. I cannot go to, man; nor 'tis, not very well: nay, I think it is scurvy, and begin, I tell you 'tis not very well. 'Tis a notorious villain. Nothing at all: it is a highwrought flood; I cannot, 'twixt the heaven and the main. To cure him of this evil--But, hark! Bade him anon return and here speak with me; The which he promised. Good signior, you shall more command with years. I hate the Moor: And it is thought abroad, that 'twixt my sheets. Honey, you shall be well desired in Cyprus; I have found great love amongst them. Which lead directly to the door of truth. Murder! I saw't not, thought it not, it harm'd not me: I slept the next night well, was free and merry; He that is robb'd, not wanting what is stol'n. Upon my knees, what doth your speech import? what wife? [Within] If thou attempt it, it will cost thee dear: Thou hast no weapon, and perforce must suffer. Madam, good night; I humbly thank your ladyship. What then? A street. O thou foul thief, where hast thou stow'd my daughter? A room in the castle. swagger? Detailed explanations, analysis, and citation info for every important quote on LitCharts. In the mean time. Why, there's no remedy; 'tis the curse of service, And not by old gradation, where each second. Though in the trade of war I have slain men, Yet do I hold it very stuff o' the conscience, To do no contrived murder: I lack iniquity, Sometimes to do me service: nine or ten times. When they change us for others? O me, lieutenant! I cry you gentle pardon; These bloody accidents must excuse my manners. If more thou dost perceive, let me know more; Set on thy wife to observe: leave me, Iago: Why did I marry? By seeing the worst, which late on hopes depended. She comes more nearer earth than she was wont, Cassio, my lord, hath kill'd a young Venetian. stands, I could heartily wish this had not befallen; but, since it is as it is, mend it for your own good. Whilst you were here o'erwhelmed with your grief--. O ill-starr'd wench! I had rather be a toad. What, ho! And what's he then that says I play the villain? I will play the swan. I say thy husband. More than a spinster; unless the bookish theoric. Act II, Scene 2 Othello's herald enters, to proclaim that the Turks are not going to attack, all should be joyful, and Othello is celebrating the happiness of his recent marriage. Are you fast married? For 'twas that hand that gave away my heart. I think it freely; and betimes in the morning I will. Cassio, I love thee. For, as I think, they do command him home. If thou wilt needs damn thyself, do it a, more delicate way than drowning. They spot a ship coming forth; but Iago, Desdemona, and Emilia are on it, not Othello. My friend is dead; 'tis done at your request: To furnish me with some swift means of death. 'tis so, indeed. Thy husband knew it all. Lie with her! Now, sir, this granted,--as it is a most, pregnant and unforced position--who stands so, eminent in the degree of this fortune as Cassio, conscionable than in putting on the mere form of, civil and humane seeming, for the better compassing. Word Count: 1226. This counter-caster He sups to-night with a harlotry, and thither will I, go to him: he knows not yet of his horrorable, fortune. Please see the bottom of this page for helpful Othello resources. murder! Will give you satisfaction, you may have't. Come, you are too severe a moraler: as the time, the place, and the condition of this country. These are old fond paradoxes to make fools laugh i', the alehouse. That in their sleeps will mutter their affairs: In sleep I heard him say 'Sweet Desdemona. (Othello; Iago; Gentlemen) Othello gives Iago letters to send off to Venice and leaves to examine the forts of Cyprus. All Acts are listed on the Othello text page, or linked to from the bottom of this page.. ACT 5. [Reads] 'This fail you not to do, as you will--'. How comes it, Michael, you are thus forgot? that we should, with joy, pleasance. O my soul's joy! no:--yes, sure: O heaven! When, being not at your lodging to be found, The senate hath sent about three several guests. Some can dance, some can make bonfires—everyone can find whatever enjoyment he likes best. A street. SCENE 2. And, O you mortal engines, whose rude throats. general, that, upon certain tidings now arrived. O, that the slave had forty thousand lives! Nonsuits my mediators; for, 'Certes,' says he. you have done well. Can hold the mortise? Commentary on Act 5 Scene 2 It is the cause, it is the cause, my soul. The duke and senators of Venice greet you. To kiss and talk to. Cannot but feel this wrong as 'twere their own; For if such actions may have passage free. Dramatis Personae. Thou teachest me. Perplex'd in the extreme; of one whose hand. OTHELLO It is the cause, it is the cause, my soul,--Let me not name it to you, you chaste stars!--It is the cause. Scene 3. and then kiss me hard, That grew upon my lips: then laid his leg, Over my thigh, and sigh'd, and kiss'd; and then, Cried 'Cursed fate that gave thee to the Moor!'. LitCharts Teacher Editions. To scan this thing no further; leave it to time: Though it be fit that Cassio have his place. If thou be'st valiant,-- as, they say, base, men being in love have then a nobility in their, natures more than is native to them--list me. is it within reason and compass? I do but say what she is: so delicate, with her needle: an admirable musician: O! Iago beckons me; now he begins the story. Do deeds to make heaven weep, all earth amazed; God be wi' you; take mine office. O mistress, villany hath made mocks with love. They express their common regard for Othello who is the acting Governor of Cyprus and currently in the stormy sea, facing it bravely. I kiss'd thee ere I kill'd thee: no way but this; This did I fear, but thought he had no weapon; More fell than anguish, hunger, or the sea! thieves! Holds his soul light; he dies upon his motion. from whence ariseth this? deserving: you have lost no reputation at all. I am glad thy father's dead: Thy match was mortal to him, and pure grief. Look he stirs: He will recover straight: when he is gone. These questions are organized by scene, and include answers. Let nobody blame him; his scorn I approve,-. I'll send for you anon. SCENE II. Signior Montano. Yet she must die, else she'll betray more men. Sir, you shall understand what hath befall'n, Which, as I think, you know not. I do beseech your lordship, call her back. I scarce did know you, uncle: there lies your niece. There comes a fellow crying out for help: And Cassio following him with determined sword. Villanous thoughts, Roderigo! Now he tells how she plucked him to my chamber. But the free comfort which from thence he hears, But he bears both the sentence and the sorrow. Notes: _____ _____ _____ Act II, Scene 3 Iago and Cassio are on the watch together; Iago gets Cassio to drink a bit, knowing that he cannot hold his liquor at all. Scene 2. From year to year, the battles, sieges, fortunes. Chapter Summary for William Shakespeare's Othello, act 5 scene 2 summary. Off-capp'd to him: and, by the faith of man. 'Faith, that's with watching; 'twill away again: Let me but bind it hard, within this hour. Take note, take note, O world, I thank you for this profit; and from hence. To counsel Cassio to this parallel course. the general speaks to you; hold, hold, for shame! Or feed upon such nice and waterish diet. ACT II SCENE II : A street. I found by fortune and did give my husband; More than indeed belong'd to such a trifle. An open place near the quay. When this advice is free I give and honest, To win the Moor again? As double as the duke's: he will divorce you; Or put upon you what restraint and grievance. is he not a most profane and liberal, He speaks home, madam: You may relish him more in. For my free speech! He's that he is: I may not breathe my censure. (7 lines) Enter Othello, Iago, and Gentlemen. She'll find a white that shall her blackness fit. Actually understand Othello Act 5, Scene 2. Race in Othello Student worksheets Page 2 of 4 2 Task 2 – A secret marriage Act 1, Scene 1. Were they as prime as goats, as hot as monkeys, As salt as wolves in pride, and fools as gross. A messenger enters, and confirms that the Turkish fleet was broken apart by the storm, and that Cassio has arrived, though Othello is still at sea. Prick'd to't by foolish honesty and love. 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