"If I do die before, prithee shroud me/ In one of these same sheets" (4.3. 23-24).
"And she died singing it. That song tonight/ Will not go from my mind; I have much to do/ But to go hang my head all at one side" (4.3. 30-32).
"So, get thee gone; good night. Mine eyes do itch./ Doth that bode weeping?" (4.3. 58-59).
Othello sounds like he is planning on doing something very painful to Desdemona, just as he had mentioned to Iago. After Othello hit Desdemona, he acted very nice towards her and told her to wait for him in bed. He also made sure that Emilia would not be in the area. It first sounds like he wants to make it up to Desdemona in bed, but as she talks to Emilia, Desdemona gives us the impression she is foreshadowing her own death. Desdemona still has no idea what is going on with Othello. She has too much trust in Othello to even think he might be jealous. Desdemona is also the third person to ask Iago for help. Everybody believes Iago is beneficent, but deep down inside he is a wretched man. Roderigo surprisingly makes a stand to Iago, which should have happened a long time ago! Unfortunately, Iago used his cunning ways to get Roderigo back on his side. Emilia isn't much of a good girl herself either. She rather cheat on her husband than stay faithful to him. The wrong people are getting trapped in this mess!
Cistern (4.2. 60)- n. a reservoir, tank, or container for storing or holding water or other liquid.
Chid (4.2. 111)- v. to express disapproval of; scold; reproach.
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