... undoubtedly the most famous literary figure of all time, wrote many plays in his lifetime including four major tragedies - Hamlet, King Lear, Macbeth, and Othello. This publication focuses on Othello only, and contains a selection of various critical interpretations and essays by eminent Shakespeare scholars. ... outraged by his clear evidence of abusing his patriarchal power over Desdemona displayed by his mocking her "obedience- by calling her back. Lodovico observes, "Truly, an obedient lady."" [4.1.241] to which Othello replies: "She can turn, and turn, and yet go on. And turn again; ...

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