... all the more entertaining. Othello is one such play in which the social status of the main character Othello, the confidence of his wife Desdemona, and the wisdom and fierce loyalty of her lady in waiting Emelia all contradict the stereotypes of the Jacobean era. Othello is a black man in a position of significant social status, Desdemona is a confident and assertive woman ... instruct us so. The accuracy of her statement is particularly valid as she is married to a man who is extremely dishonest. It is arguable that Emelia does not ever become a true representation of the dominant ster...

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... Low Self-Esteem) can play as a significant factor in further lowering self-esteem. This happens often to Emilia, as Iago is constantly putting her in the position to prove her loyalty and worth as a wife by involving her in his selfish schemes to achieve his desires. By asking Emilia to steal Desdemona's handkerchief for his personal benefit, it places a great deal ... not only to her verbally abusive husband and the lack of affection shown by him, but also perhaps to her inability to love another person, as she is never shown true, forgiving, honest love by another human herself. Many ...

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... with his wife and those who he entrusts - he is so blinded by his love and commitment to Desdemona that he is unable to discover and recapture the trust and loyalty that is enshrined in the custom of marriage. Othello's goodness, as portrayed through his divine love for Desdemona, renders him a tragic hero in that although he is a well-intentioned virtuous ... Tom Buchanan. Tragically, Othello's actions are of a righteous nature, but he fails to use his sense of logic or reason. Even in the concluding scenes he does not realise his true motivation for the murder of the woman he loves. O...

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... wrong. Othello tells her peremptorily "Get you to bed on th'instant" and Desdemona exclaims to Emilia "we must not now displease him." The submissive actions of Desdemona show her loyalty and obedience, which further highlights the view of women as tamed. Othello's control over Desdemona emphasizes her role as an angel in the play. Shakespeare uses Desdemona to illustrate the ... is submissive to no one in the play. Shakespeare uses Emilia to show that women cannot be classified as just good wives or strumpets. Emilia's nonconformist acts are a sign of true feminism in Shakespeare. Emil...

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