IDENTITY
Othello
Literature
Work Summary
A tragedy in which the Moorish general Othello is manipulated by Iago into believing that his wife Desdemona has been unfaithful. Jealousy, deception and misplaced trust lead Othello to murder Desdemona before discovering the truth and killing himself.
Evidence Summary
Othello is one possible source for the expression.
Possible textual source only.
CONTEXT
Author / Source
William Shakespeare
Work
Othello
Years / Period
26 Nov 1883
Van Gogh Relation
Uncertain / Probable
EVIDENCE
Key Quotation
CONNECTIONS
Evidence Trail
26 Nov 1883 — Letter 407, note 9
Uncertain / Probable · Possible allusion
The editors compare Van Gogh's wording with Othello, act 3, scene 3, while also noting another possible literary source.
Response: Othello is one possible source for the expression.
Connection: Possible textual source only.
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