... my soul and fortunes consecrate," (1.3, 410). She loved Othello for his body and mind, for his reputation and actions. She gave herself to him spiritually and physically and she continued to love him throughout all the events and accusations. Race was not an issue to Desdemona and this was ... a result of her intelligence and determination to become liberated. Othello, however, may have been frightened by Desdemona's aggressiveness as a woman. This, along ... free of Iago's manipulation and speak the truth. Cassio was also an avid, enthusiastic admirer of Desdemona. However, he was too ...

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