... husband the King, she reluctantly gave up her only child to be killed just so her husband's prophecy would not come to pass. Because of this act of servitude to her husband, she was tortured by her mistake of allowing her child to be taken away, regretful, and mournful. Jocasta is not ... example of a battered abused woman could not have been framed more perfectly even for those women who endure or fall victim to domestic violence situations today. Othello is riddled with abuse, manipulation, lies, and deceit; another victim of abuse in this play is Emilia. Emilia is Iago's wife and even ...

• Word Count: 1787
• Approx Pages: 7
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