Will Chop Her into Messes?

The idea of giving his wife permission to take lovers so enrages Othello that he cries, "I will chop her into messes" (202), surely the most savage of all his threats, and one he later regrets. ... Again the agreement is made: Iago is to kill Cassio, and Othello is to kill Desdemona.

What does Desdemona say that upsets Othello?

she has the handkerchief, which upsets othello because the symbol of his love between him and desdemona is just being passed around. ... desdemona said she did not do any of what othello was accusing her of.

What does Othello say after he kills Desdemona?

Have mercy on me! Amen, with all my heart! If you say so, I hope you will not kill me. Hum!

Sarah Jenkins

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