i need help please. idont understand this question.
as he enter desdemona's bedchamber in order to kill her, othello mutters: it is the cause, it is the cause, my soul. what is he talking about? in what way might he be rationalizing Desdemona's murder?
i've been at for about an hour and i still cant figure it out.
i think the translation for "it is the cause" is justice
i really don't understand this question
please help and thank you
Check this site for help with this question.
http://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/othello
Here's the best website I've found to help students read Shakespeare's plays:
http://nfs.sparknotes.com/
Click on the title of the play you want, then click on the act and scene. You'll find original Shakespearean language on the left and a modern-day "translation" on the right.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Here are several other really good websites about Shakespeare and his works and his times. Be sure to add ALL THESE to your favorites so you can find them again.
http://shakespeare.palomar.edu/
http://www.shakespeare-online.com/
http://www.bardweb.net/
http://www.enotes.com/william-shakespeare/
http://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/
Sure, I'd be happy to help you understand the question.
In Shakespeare's play "Othello," Othello is a character who becomes consumed by jealousy and suspicion, leading him to contemplate killing his wife, Desdemona. The phrase "it is the cause, it is the cause, my soul" is spoken by Othello as he enters Desdemona's bedchamber to commit this act.
When Othello says "it is the cause," he is referring to his belief or justification for wanting to kill Desdemona. This phrase suggests that he sees this act of murder as necessary or justified. In a way, he is rationalizing his actions by convincing himself that this is the right thing to do.
While you mention that you think the translation for "it is the cause" is justice, it's important to note that this is not explicitly stated in the source text. However, your interpretation aligns with the idea that Othello believes he is acting in service of justice, possibly to restore his own sense of honor or to seek retribution for what he perceives as Desdemona's betrayal.
To better understand Othello's rationalization for Desdemona's murder, it may be helpful to consider his inner conflict, the manipulation he experiences from the villainous character Iago, and the themes of jealousy and honor explored throughout the play. Analyzing specific scenes and Othello's mindset will further illuminate his motivations and reasoning.
I hope this helps clarify the question and provides some guidance on how to approach it. If you have any further questions or need additional assistance, feel free to ask!
I am reminded about 40 years ago we had a President who was seeking reelection, he had Thugs in high places, and other lower moral assistants, who committed great crimes (burglary, lying, fraud, espionage) for the "cause" of reelecting the President. Most confessed they denied wrongdoing because it was for the cause. Even the President on national TV, in a very famous quote, stated that the break-in was not a crime if "the President authorized it". Othello was on the same slippery slope. Doing right is a tricky thing, because our human nature tells us that it is ok to do evil, if we are doing if for the "cause".
see this modern translation about doing it for the cause:http://nfs.sparknotes.com/othello/page_270.html