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The green-eyed monster is [[William Shakespreare|William Shakespeare's]] metaphor for jealousy which first appeared in ''[[Othello (play)|Othello]]'' spoken to Othello by Iago: | The green-eyed monster is [[William Shakespreare|William Shakespeare's]] metaphor for jealousy which first appeared in ''[[Othello (play)|Othello]]'' spoken to Othello by Iago: | ||
Revision as of 09:23, 12 February 2026
The Green-Eyed Monster is a magical idol capable of exploiting envy and jealousy. ("The Green-Eyed Abyss Gazes, Also...")
History
Characteristics
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Under the influence of the idol.
Real World Background
The green-eyed monster is William Shakespeare's metaphor for jealousy which first appeared in Othello spoken to Othello by Iago:
- 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!
The monologue personifies jealousy as a predatory beast that will make those afflicted by it behave irrationally in its service.
