Othello
In Act 4 Scene 1, What is the importance of Lodovico’s lines from (261-266)?
Act 4 Scene 1
Act 4 Scene 1
I have the following,
LODOVICO My lord, this would not be believed in Venice, 260
Though I should swear I saw't: 'tis very much:
Make her amends; she weeps.
Othello has just called Desdemona a liar and has hit her. Lodovico means the Othello's actions would not be tolerated in Venice. There is and underlying meaning that a Moor would never be able to trike a white woman of nobility.
Othello has just called Desdemona a liar and has hit her. Lodovico means that Othello's actions would not be tolerated in Venice. There is and underlying meaning that a Moor would never be able to strike a white woman of nobility. Lodovico also demands that Othello make amends which we know infuriates a guy like Othello further.