I pray you, in your letters,When you shall these unlucky deeds relate,Speak of me as I am; nothing extenuate,Nor set down aught in malice. Then must you speakOf one that loved not wisely but too well;Of one not easily jealous, but being wrought,Perplexed in the extreme. . .
In this excerpt from Othello, the speaker implores the recipients of his letters to communicate his story honestly, urging them to portray him as he truly is without exaggeration or malice. This appeal reflects his desire for accuracy and fairness in the recounting of his tragic actions and their consequences.
He describes himself as a man who loved deeply, albeit imperfectly, highlighting his intense emotions and struggles. His admission of being troubled by jealousy suggests that, while he was not typically possessive, external pressures overwhelmed him. This complex portrayal illustrates the themes of love, jealousy, and personal turmoil that are central to the play.
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