Othello #5

"O devil, devil! If that the earth could teem with woman's tears, each drop she falls would prove a crocodile. Out of my sight!" (Shakespeare 4.1 244-247). This quote is said by Othello on page 93, right after he hits Desdemona. He is saying that his striking her didn't really hurt her emotionally, she is simply trying to make him feel bad about his actions and for accusing her of cheating on him. He said "crocodile" because they are able to shed fake tears to lure their victims and that is exactly what he believes Desdemona to be doing. This is proof that he is losing trust in her and doesn't idolize her quite as much anymore.