jealousy
Othello
Oh beware, my lord, of jealousy It is the green-eyed monster which doth mock The meat it feeds on
Iago.
Iago
In Shakespeare's "Othello," several powerful quotes highlight themes of jealousy, love, and betrayal. One poignant line is Othello's declaration, "O, beware, my lord, of jealousy; It is the green-eyed monster which doth mock the meat it feeds on," emphasizing the destructive nature of jealousy. Another powerful moment is when Othello says, "I loved you not," showcasing the tragic transformation of love into mistrust. These quotes encapsulate the emotional intensity and complexity of the characters' relationships.
Othello
In Othello, Shakespeare alludes to cats as green-eyed monsters in the way that they play with mice before killing them. 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! But no green-eyed monster ever made any physical appearance in anything from Shakespeare!
If someone calls you a "green eyed monster" they are saying you are jealous. It's similar to the expression, "green with envy". Some people say this phrase comes from the Marvel Comic Book character, The Incredible Hulk, but it most likely originated from Shakespeare as he referred to "green eyed jealousy" in his play, The Merchant Of Venice; as well as "the green eyed monster" in Othello.
Other names for "green-eyed monster" : "envy" and/or "jealousy" The green eyed monster is just a way of saying jealousy of most of the time, a rival.
The Green Eyed Monster - 1914 was released on: USA: November 1914
The term "green-eyed monster" is often used to refer to jealousy, but it doesn't have a specific name. The phrase is famously attributed to Shakespeare's play "Othello," where it symbolizes the destructive nature of jealousy. While it personifies jealousy, it doesn't imply that the monster itself has a distinct name.
The cast of The Green-Eyed Monster - 1919 includes: Louise Dunbar
The cast of The Green-Eyed Monster - 1925 includes: Arthur Lake
The Green-Eyed Monster - 1913 was released on: USA: 7 August 1913
The Green-Eyed Monster - 1916 was released on: USA: 2 January 1916
The Green-Eyed Monster - 1925 was released on: USA: 21 September 1925
Oh beware, my lord, of jealousy It is the green-eyed monster which doth mock The meat it feeds on