Desdemona

It has often been said that what we value can be determined only by what we sacrifice; This statement applies to Othello in the Tragedy of Othello by William Shakespeare as he sacrificed his reputation, Insanity, and marriage for a lie that was told by someone wicked and cruel that he believed for being too trustworthy.These three sacrifices tie in as a whole towards the character's values to provide a deeper understanding on this work of literature to not be so gullible. In Act One of the play…

causes her to do terrible things to Desdemona. When we analyze her character however, we realize that she is not an evil character. We know this because throughout the play she is unaware of Iago’s plan, and she also tries to convince people of her lady’s innocence even if there isn’t any evidence proving that she is loyal. Lastly, when she learns of what she did she told Othello exactly what had happened and betrayed her husband so the truth about Desdemona could be revealed. This shows Emilia…

to question Desdemona’s piety. Doubtful that Desdemona would do such thing Othello claims, “ For she had eyes, and chose me. No, Iago;/ I'll see before I doubt; when I doubt, prove;/ And on the proof, there is no more but this:/ Away at once with love or jealousy. (3.3.207-223). Othello seems to not have expected to hear this immoral behavior being practiced by his highly talked about wife. It’s also suggested that even though he’s sure that Desdemona wouldn’t have these disgraceful intentions,…

with his daughter, Desdemona. To “rouse him” (1.1.68) (I.i.68) was the very first part of his plan. This makes Brabantio jealous of Othello because Othello has taken his daughter’s first allegiance now that…

The men of Othello, Iago, and Cassio treat the women of Desdemona, Emilia, and Bianca like tools. The women’s reply to their husband’s action is complete submissiveness to them. For example, Desdemona says, “Whate’er you be, I am obedient.” (III.iii.89). This shows that Desdemona continues to obey Othello from every phase of their relationship; from the early loving stages to the green-eyed ravings. She remains true…

Iago tells Roderigo that “when [Desdemona] is sated with his body she will find the {error} of her choice. Therefore, put money in they purse.” (I. iii. 393-395). Roderigo is jealous that Desdemona is with Othello so Iago uses his jealousy to manipulate him by telling him that she soon leave him for someone younger and richer and tells Roderigo to get rich when Iago…

things like kill his love desdemona. Iago tries to convince Othello that being jealous is not the key, that it will destroy the man that he is. Iago says “O, beware, my lord, of jealousy! It is the green-eyed monster which doth mock. The meat it feeds on (195-197). This also relates to real life in society how if one person gets jealous over another it could destroy a person’s character and make them to be something they’re not. Even though Othello tries to victimize Desdemona in this play,…

the greatest English poet of all time. His play Othello was written between 1601 and 1604, it was first performed by the King’s Men in 1604. Othello is a play about a general, named Othello, who is being manipulated into thinking that his wife, Desdemona, is unfaithful. The way that women are represented in this play, differs from the way women were viewed during Shakespeare’s time. During the Elizabethan era, which was the era in which William Shakespeare grew up, women were inferior to men.…

the arch villain in the play made Othello believe that his wife Desdemona and his lieutenant Michael Cassio were having an affair. Othello’s jealousy towards Desdemona and Michael Cassio eventually lead Othello to murder his love, Desdemona, and taking his own life at the end of the play. You can say that Othello stated doubting Desdemona at the beginning of the play when Desdemona’s father Brabantio warned Othello about Desdemona by saying “Look to her, Moor, if thou hast eyes to see: / She…

succeed. Just as Othello is a capable liar, Desdemona is the perfect victim; weakened by her strongest traits. Everything that makes Othello fall for her, ironically allows her to fall victim to him. Conjointly,…