I have to memorize and recite exactly 12 lines from Shakespeare's "Othello" for class. I am having trouble picking from the entire play, a nice and notable speech section from the play. Any suggestions? I would prefer a part by Othello or Desdemona :) (Please list act/scene/line+speaker)

Answer 1

I think I'd pick a speech from the scene with Desdemona and her maid, Emilia. I can't give you the exact citation because my copy of the play is on a shelf behind a table and I'd have to move furniture to get to it on the spur of the moment. But it's toward the very end of the play, just before Othello comes in to murder her.

Answer 2

Is it from Act 4 scene 3? --> (sparknotes no fear shakespeare) Only Emilia has a long enough speech, but I still want one by Othello or Desdemona.(I need a long block of speech that has at least 12 lines from one speaker.)

Answer 3

Instead of relying only on sparknotes, you should actually read the play.