Put out the light, then put out the light

[NearThere]

It's an antanaclasis introduced to me by Beasprecatte.

I dig antanaclasis, it's interesting. But I failed to catch the pun of this one from Shakespear. Anyone care to spare a moment to explain?

Thanks in advance
NT

[Anglika]

"Put out the light," [extinguish the light] "then put out the light" [kill her - extinguish her life] [Sorry - had the wrong character in mind]

[NearThere]

"Put out the light," [extinguish the light] "then put out the light" [kill him - extinguish his life]

I see. Thanks very much. Never read any of Shakespear's work, could you tell me which story/book this is from? I'm just curious.

NT

[stuartnz]

It's from Othello, and is one of my favourite lines. I often say it to my wife when she's been reading in bed for so long that it's keeping me awake.

[NearThere]

It's from Othello, and is one of my favourite lines. I often say it to my wife when she's been reading in bed for so long that it's keeping me awake.

That's funny. Shakespear probably never thought his lines would be used in more ways than one and to benifit marriages.

Thanks
NT