i really really REALLY need to know so HELP PLEASE!
2006-09-29 16:26:03 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
Because when you get sick you turn "green" in color, shakespeare thought that the feeling of jealousy is like feeling sick...thus green...
2006-09-29 16:29:04 · answer #1 · answered by my1215boo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is well known among Shakespearean scholars that the bard stole or "re-introduced" many concepts in his work.
Thus, the better question is from whom did Shakespeare take the notion of "the green-eyed monster of jealousy?"
While I will not "give" you the answer, I will tell you to read your Bible--it holds the truth.
2006-09-29 16:32:44 · answer #2 · answered by Teacher Man 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Green was associated with sick people, as a lot sick people have a greenish tint to them. Shakespeare was saying that people were sick with jealousy.
2006-09-29 16:30:00 · answer #3 · answered by hethbabe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Green is the color of envy. Envy is the same as jealousy.
2006-09-29 16:33:39 · answer #4 · answered by glitterpony4lyfe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im totally guessin but green is the colour of money and money is one of the reason why ppl get jealous.....money and love. i might be wrong cuz money in shakespeare's time prolly wasnt green...o well :)
2006-09-29 16:27:57 · answer #5 · answered by Mr.Moo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋