Othello Act 3 scene 4

1/8/09

"But our new heraldry is hands, not hearts./"(3.3.39)

This quote is significant because here we see an instance where Othello begins to question Desdemona's love for him. He is sort of hinting here that now people give their hands instead of exchanging true love from the heart. We also see Othello beginning to follow the path Iago set for him in slowly turning against Desdemona and letting jealousy take place.

Perdition: hell, an unspeakable loss.

Sirrah: man or body.