... accepted order. This kind of independence in a woman was frowned upon in Venetian society. Desdemona's loyalty represents the role of women in the male-dominated society of the time. However, she is seen to interfere with politics in her support of Cassio's cause - "Be thou assured, good Cassio, I will do all my abilities in thy behalf." She becomes involved in areas where she as ... a woman in a patriarchal society, has no place. In Norman Gunston's representation of Othello, an irreverent and reductionist attitude is adopted, as Desdemona is portrayed as a blonde mannequin, who is spo...

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