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, I should but teach him how to tell my story". ... The part of statement which claims Othello is "calm controlled and well respected general" is generally true as Othello does show on a number of occasions he is calm, and controlled through his actions. ...

• Word Count: 1261
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The lack of love portrayed by Emilia can only be attributed to not only to her verbally abusive husband and the lack of affection shown by him, but also perhaps to her inability to love another person, as she is never shown true, forgiving, honest love by another human herself. ... The jealousy that was apparent in Emilia's heart may well have been the driving force in her choosing to defy her friend Desdemona, and aid Iago in successfully tricking Othello into believing such horrible lies about his wife. ...

• Word Count: 1300
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate