In the jury scene in Act 3 Scene 1 Othello says "She swore, in faith, twas strange, 'twas passing strange she wish'd ,
That heaven had made her such a man: she bade me, if I had a friend that loved her, 
I should but teach him how to tell my story. ... This is evident from the very first act where she defies mainstream conduct, marrying a man of her own choosing, however remaining respectful to her father when justifying her actions. In the jury scene (Act 1 Scene 3) she says "I am hither to your daughter: but here's my husband, And so much duty as my mother sh...

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In the speech she confesses her love for Othello in a appropriate and well rehearsed manor presenting a logical and precise account "I do perceive here a divided duty I am hitherto your daughter but here's my husband, and so much duty as my mother showed to you, preferring you before her farther". In this speech Desdemona shows initiative using her fathers own experience against him. ... Desdemona shows great interest in Othello's stories of his experiences that show she is intelligent and he also suggest Desdemona instigated their love "and bade me, if I had a friend that loved her,...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate