... will, as seen in her marriage to Othello against her father's wishes and social convention. She is fit to be a soldier's wife, and Othello addresses her as "my fair warrior". Because of her naiveté and lack of experience in worldly matters, Desdemona is unable to see what is happening around her. Even when Othello's behavior towards her changes drastically, she goes on believing ... that nothing is wrong with their relationship and blames his moodiness on matters of state. After the public humiliation of being struck in ... leaped into my seat, the thought whereof/ Doth like a poisono...

• Word Count: 4125
• Approx Pages: 17
• Grade Level: High School

... Othello's more obvious villain also embodies many contrasts to Othello, but in a more caustic nature. Iago is cowardly because he goes behind Othello's back and tricks him. Iago also holds much resentment toward Othello, being turned down for a military position by him. Iago also turns one of Othello's most ... trusted friends, Cassio, against him and in the end brings about Othello's demise (Douthat n. pag.). Not only are Othello's adversaries despicable, but they are also bigoted. Since Othello is black, he is ... never-ending struggle of good against evil. To further augment Othello'...

• Word Count: 2635
• Approx Pages: 11
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School