Othello presents this with Othello himself and the conflict deals with his own wife. ... In Othello, Shakespeare writes his male character's to view women in a demeaning way. ... Desdemona does love Othello though, as she states here, "I saw Othello's visage in his mind, and to his honours and his viliant parts did I my soul and fortunes consecrate"(Othello Act III. sc.iii li. 250-252). ... In Othello, the woman is the cause of the man's downfall. ... I should venture purgatory for't"(Othello Act 4 Sc. 3 Li.77-79). ...

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• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

On a superficial level, the story of "Othello" is one of jealousy, love and an unquenchable thirst for power. ... Masculinity is the dangerous conceit and underlying root of all complications in Shakespeare's "Othello." ... This calls into question Othello's masculinity by doubting Desdemona's faithfulness. ... He is wondering if Othello could have really violated his daughter without him knowing. ... Masculinity and the fog of troubles that surround it is his weapon of choice in the battles of Othello. ...

• Word Count: 775
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School