... military soldiers. Newly wedded Desdemona is inexperienced (innocent) in the "real world" despite being raised by a prominent Venetian Senator. In contrast, Emilia appears to have been married for some time. She is knowledgeable to the ways of a soldier, yet only believes a portion of what her husband tells her. Although Emilia has been Desdemona's attendant since the play's start (maybe much earlier), ... Barbary). This becomes an intimate moment between the two, as Emilia is unpinning Desdemona's hair and preparing her for bed (like a mother helping her young daughter). This showing of ...

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... /4] Here, the power structure between the two men is clear - it is the Duke's prerogative to command, and Othello's to obey. The Duke also has the privilege and the right to define and judge Othello's degree of racial acceptability - he ultimately determines how "fair- Othello is, as well has how much "more fair- is "far more-. The Duke, the representative of the State, settles affairs - unresolved arguments are presented to the socially powerful who decides who is in the right ... of Desdemona and murdering of one's wife. Conversely, acts which were considered outrageous in 1600's Venet...

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• Grade Level: High School