OTHELLO+Act+3,+Scene+3+(extract+2)

5 ||  Good name in man and woman, dear my lord, Is the immediate jewel of their souls: Who steals my purse steals trash; 'tis something, nothing; 'Twas mine, 'tis his, and has been slave to thousands: But he that filches from me my good name Robs me of that which not enriches him And makes me poor indeed.
 * IAGO **

By heaven, I'll know thy thoughts.
 * OTHELLO **

You cannot, if my heart were in your hand; Nor shall not, whilst 'tis in my custody.
 * IAGO **

Ha!
 * OTHELLO **

O, beware, my lord, of jealousy; It is the green-eyed monster which doth mock The meat it feeds on; that cuckold lives in bliss Who, certain of his fate, loves not his wronger; But, O, what damned minutes tells he o'er Who dotes, yet doubts, suspects, yet strongly loves!
 * IAGO **

O misery!
 * OTHELLO **

Poor and content is rich and rich enough, But riches fineless is as poor as winter To him that ever fears he shall be poor. Good heaven, the souls of all my tribe defend From jealousy!
 * IAGO **

Why, why is this? Think'st thou I'd make a lie of jealousy, To follow still the changes of the moon With fresh suspicions? No; to be once in doubt Is once to be resolved: exchange me for a goat, When I shall turn the business of my soul To such exsufflicate and blown surmises, Matching thy inference. 'Tis not to make me jealous To say my wife is fair, feeds well, loves company, Is free of speech, sings, plays and dances well; Where virtue is, these are more virtuous: Nor from mine own weak merits will I draw The smallest fear or doubt of her revolt; For she had eyes, and chose me. No, Iago; I'll see before I doubt; when I doubt, prove; And on the proof, there is no more but this,-- Away at once with love or jealousy!
 * OTHELLO **

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 * GUIDING QUESTIONS **
 * Explain the importance of this scene as a turning point in our understanding of the character of Othello.
 * How is the change in his character revealed through language?