Othello’s idioms stem from egocentricity. Iago’s own testimonial bears this out, for his jealousy is at once wholly irrational and agonizingly self-destructive. Which thing to do, If this poor trash of Venice, whom I trace 325 The thought whereof. The thought whereof. Language Imagery Poisoning. In Act I Scene 1 the ensign says that he wants to ‘poison his [Brabantio’s] delight’ (I.1.67) so that he can make trouble for Othello. The literal physical context of the quote is congruous with a play which later emits a great deal of violence. Hath leap'd into my seat; the thought whereof Doth, like a poisonous mineral, gnaw my inwards; whereof / Doth, like a poisonous mineral, gnaw my inwards (Othello, 2.1.291-7) Well, the thing is Gajowski suggests the reason Iago us es Othello’s ability to love and jealousy against him is because of a chain of male competition (Gajowski, 1992, p. 63). Iago will not stop until he gets revenge. What is "the thought whereof Doth, like a poisonous mineral, gnaw my inwards"? Iago’s jealousy of the Moor is so strong that it ‘Doth like a poisonous mineral gnaw my inwards’ (II.1.295). Doth, like a poisonous mineral, gnaw my inwards, And nothing can or shall content my soul. Iago thinks that Cassio seduced his wife, Doth, like a poisonous mineral, gnaw my inwards,And nothing can or shall content my soulTill I am evened with him, wife for wife...." That's pretty much the new info. He describes his love for Desdemona in selfish terms: "She loved me for the dangers I had passed, And I … .. shall medicine thee to that sweet sleep… This refers back to when Iago says that he will put Othello “into a jealousy so strong that judgement cannot cure. But partly led to diet my revenge, / For that I do suspect the lusty Moor Hath leap’d into my seat; / the thought whereof / Doth, like a poisonous mineral, gnaw my inwards; / (F) And nothing can or shall content my soul / Till I am even’d with him, wife for wife, / Or failing so, yet that I put the Moor At least into a jealousy so strong Lastly, he felt an unfounded jealousy towards Othello for sleeping with his wife when he says these lines: For that I do suspect the lusty Moor Hath leaped into my seat; the thought whereof Doth, like a poisonous mineral, gnaw my inwards; And nothing can or shall content my soul Till I … Act 3 scene 3 -Iago O beware, my lord, of jealousy! / But partly led to diet my revenge, / For that I do suspect the lusty Moor / Hath leaped into my seat, the thought whereof / Doth like a poisonous mineral gnaw my inwards" (272-278). Hath leaped into my seat. The thought whereof doth like a poisonous mineral gnaw my inwards. Doth, like a poisonous mineral, gnaw my inwards; And nothing can or shall content my soul Till I am even’d with him, wife for wife, Or failing so, yet that I put the Moor At least into a jealousy so strong That judgment cannot cure. For this reason, Iago is intent on getting even. (Jeff Davis) "For that I do suspect the lusty moor hath leap'd into my seat : the thought whereof doth like a poisonous mineral gnaw my inwards." He believes Moor has cast a shadow on his wife and has entered his bed. ” He also talks about potions and poison in “potations pottle-deep” and “doth like a poisonous mineral, gnaw my inwards. Doth, like a poisonous mineral, gnaw my inwards, And nothing can or shall content my soul. But partly led to diet my revenge, For that I do suspect the lusty Moor Hath leap'd into my seat: the thought whereof Doth like a poisonous mineral gnaw my inwards; And nothing can or shall content my soul Till I am even'd with him, wife for wife; Or failing so, yet that I put the Moor At least into a jealousy so strong That judgement cannot cure Throughout the play Iago constantly reminds himself of why he’s targeting Othello. Hath leaped into my seat. Doth, like a poisonous mineral, gnaw my inwards, And nothing can or shall content my soul. (Jeff Davis) 'For that I do suspect the lusty moor hath leap'd into my seat : the thought whereof doth like a poisonous mineral gnaw my inwards.' hath leap'd into my seat: the thought whereof: doth like a poisonous mineral gnaw my inwards." He concedes, “I know not if’t be true, But I, for mere suspicion in that kind, Will do as if for surety.” And again later: “I do suspect the lusty Moor Hath leaped into my seat, the thought whereof Doth, like a poisonous mineral, gnaw my inwards And nothing can, or shall content my soul Till … Iago uses the word “love” here in a very cynical, free way, making it a combination of lust towards Desdemona and seeking power over Doth, like a poisonous mineral, gnaw my inwards; And nothing can or shall content my soul Till I am even'd with him, wife for wife, Or failing so, yet that I put the Moor Iago. Doth, like a poisonous mineral, gnaw my inwards; And nothing can or shall content my soul Till I am even'd with him, wife for wife, Or failing so, yet that I put the Moor At least into a jealousy so strong That judgment cannot cure. It is a monster / Begot upon itself, born on itself” (3.4.161 – 163). What possible interpretation can you offer for lines 10-12? Doth, like a poisonous mineral, gnaw my inwards, And nothing can or shall content my soul 320 Till I am evened with him, wife for wife, Or, failing so, yet that I put the Moor At least into a jealousy so strong That judgment cannot cure. For example, "The thought whereof Doth like a poisonous mineral gnaw my inwards." But partly led to diet my revenge, For that I do suspect the lusty Moor. Till I am evened with him, wife for wife. And nothing can, nor shall content my soul till I am evened with him, wife for wife. -- Othello Note: In a historical twist of fate, Senator Hiram Revels took the Senate seat formerly held by Jefferson Davis, who had served as president of the Confederate States of America. “I do suspect the lusty Moor/ Hath leaped into my seat, the thought whereof/ Doth like a poisonous mineral, gnaw my inwards. Download Image of "Time works wonders." -- Othello / Th. Iago. Nast. Cartoon showing Jefferson Davis looking over his shoulder at Hiram Revels seated in the United States Senate. Because this really does become a game to him. Iago uses the word "love" here in a very cynical way, making it a combination of lust and power seeking. MICHELE OSHEROW: I like the idea of thinking of this as a kind of chess game that Iago plays with himself. Summary Cartoon showing Jefferson Davis looking over his shoulder at … He has no reason to think this and even Emilia tells him it's absurd. / it is the green-eyed monster, which doth mock / the meat it feeds on: Subtly introduced the idea of guilt and attached it to Cassio and Desdemona. "the thought whereof/ Doth, like a poisonous mineral, gnaw my inwards" Poison; eating/consuming (gnaw) Iago compares it to othello being with emilia ... "He'll be as full of quarrel and offense/ as my young mistress' dog" Animal imagery (dog) Cassio compared to dog -- Othello / Th. Till I am evened with him, wife for wife. (Jeff Davis) "For that I do suspect the lusty moor hath leap'd into my seat : the thought whereof doth like a poisonous mineral gnaw my inwards." The thought of Othello sleeping with Emilia eats Iago up inside. it is so strong that it "Doth like a poisonous mineral gnaw my inwards" Act 2.3 Iago's intentions to corrupt Othello's mind, appropriate reference to poison as his actions are swift and deadly. At least into a jealousy so strong. Everything is judged and viewed from his eyes. But partly led to diet my revenge, For that I do suspect the lusty Moor. "Doth, like a poisonous mineral, gnaw my inwards" avers Iago with sublime imagery that alludes to his obsession with his Lord (II.i). "pour this pestilence into his ear" and destroy Othello's "sweet sleep" Doth (like a poisonous mineral) gnaw my inwards. Sorry, multiple-word searches aren't supported yet. my revenge, for that I do suspect the lusty Moor Hath leaped into my seat, the thought whereof doth like a poisonous mineral gnaw my inwards”. In the night of this nightmare, the audience can see that even Iago’s seemingly plausible resentment of Cassio’s promotion is jealousy. Doth, like a poisonous mineral, gnaw my inwards. His hatred for Othello makes his mind imagine silly things. At least into a jealousy so strong. Photograph Size: 9x12 | Ready to frame in any standard size frame | Frame Not Included | Archival Quality Reproduction | Photograph Description: 'Time works wonders.' There are a number of images of poisoning, which we come to associate with Iago. The thought whereof Doth, like a poisonous mineral, gnaw my inwards," This quote is said by Iago near the end of Act 2 Scene 1. But I think he's just a psychopath. Or, failing so, yet that I put the Moor. 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