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Jealousy destroys the marriage between an older black man and a younger white woman in 1500s Venice.

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Act IV

Desdemona
In troth, I think thou wouldst not.
Emilia
In troth, I think I should; and undo’t when I had done. Marry, I would not do such a thing for a joint-ring, nor for measures of lawn, nor for gowns, petticoats, nor caps, nor any petty exhibition; but for the whole world⁠—why, who would not make her husband a cuckold to make him a monarch? I should venture purgatory for’t.
Desdemona
Beshrew me, if I would do such a wrong
For the whole world.
Emilia
Why the wrong is but a wrong i’ the world: and having the world for your labour, ’tis a wrong in your own world, and you might quickly make it right.
Desdemona
I do not think there is any such woman.
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