What does Othello mean when he says, “Let’s teach ourselves that honorable stop, / Not to outsport discretion”? What does this reveal about Othello’s attitude toward passion vs. reason?

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Othello

What does Othello mean when he says, “Let’s teach ourselves that honorable stop, / Not to outsport discretion”? What does this reveal about Othello’s attitude toward passion vs. reason?

Act two Scene three

Asked by sean f #345791 on 2/10/2014 3:12 PM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 2/10/2014 4:02 PM

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Answered by jill d #170087 on 2/10/2014 4:02 PM

Othello is stating that the men should celebrate too soon and should learn to exercise self-control. Othello embraces calm, thoughtful deliberation as opposed to rash, thoughtless behavior.

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