Look to her, moor; if thou host eyes to see: She has deceiv'd her father, and may thee
Look to her, moor; if thou host eyes to see: She has deceiv'd her father, and may thee
In William Shakespeare's play Othello, the character Brabantio speaks these words to Othello, warning him about his daughter Desdemona. Brabantio is expressing his concern that Desdemona has deceived him, her own father, and may also deceive Othello, her new husband.These words are significant in the context of the play because they foreshadow the tragic events that unfold due to the manipulation and deceit of the villainous character Iago. Iago plants seeds of doubt in Othello's mind about Desdemona's faithfulness, leading to jealousy and ultimately, tragedy.
Brabantio's warning to Othello serves as a reminder of the power of deception and manipulation in Shakespeare's works. Throughout his plays, characters often use deceit as a means to achieve their own ends, leading to disastrous consequences for themselves and those around them.