Question

What does the quote below suggests, says? What connotations does “Monster” have and what is it seen as in this quote? ( From Othello, by Shakespeare )

“ It is the green-eyed monster, which doth mock the meat it feeds on. “

Answer 1

Green was matched with envy and jealousy. Portia refers directly to 'green-eyed jealousy' and then, in the later play Othello, Shakespeare turns it into an even more visual idea, making it a monster, suggesting that it is powerful and dangerous. He adds the caution 'beware' to make it even more threatening. Explanation: