When Emilia betrays the sisterhood within the play of Othello much is revealed to the reader regarding her character. ... It is common knowledge that Iago treats Emilia very poorly throughout the entirety of the play. ... Another key point made from the article is that "being on the receiving end of other people's stress or distress," (Overcoming Low Self-Esteem) can play as a significant factor in further lowering self-esteem. ... Although low self-esteem may not appear to be a significant factor in the tragedy of Othello, it indeed will result in a domino effect of Emilia'...

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• Approx Pages: 5
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate