1. Jealousy in Othello
... downfall. Desdemona is unwilling to accept that there marriage was a wrong decision and decides to try and correct it by using her submissive manners. She naively believes that by doing whatever Othello wants, she will be saving the marriage and proving everyone wrong. "As shown in the scene where he beats her, "I will not stay to offend you. Truly an obedient ... . He should not have been put in this situation in the first place. In the end, Othello becomes totally outraged and murders Desdemona by smothering her with a pillow. He also goes on to kill himself. Thus, his anger is vented ...
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- Approx Pages: 3
- Grade Level: High School