All 4 Uses of
repent
in
Othello, the Moor of Venice
- Ay, there's the point:—as,—to be bold with you,— Not to affect many proposed matches, Of her own clime, complexion, and degree, Whereto we see in all things nature tends,— Foh! one may smell in such a will most rank, Foul disproportion, thoughts unnatural:— But pardon me: I do not in position Distinctly speak of her; though I may fear, Her will, recoiling to her better judgement, May fall to match you with her country forms, And happily repent.†
Scene 3.3
- I see, sir, you are eaten up with passion: I do repent me that I put it to you.†
Scene 3.3 *
- I will make myself known to Desdemona: if she will return me my jewels, I will give over my suit and repent my unlawful solicitation; if not, assure yourself I will seek satisfaction of you.†
Scene 4.2
- Put out the light, and then put out the light: If I quench thee, thou flaming minister, I can again thy former light restore, Should I repent me:—but once put out thy light, Thou cunning'st pattern of excelling nature, I know not where is that Promethean heat That can thy light relume.†
Scene 5.2
Definition:
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(repent) to feel regret for having done wrong and to firmly decide to be a better person in the future