It is clear that he is in torment because of her death, and because he himself did the deed. ... His goal is to tell the emissaries from Venice what has happened, but he lacks insight in his articulation. ...

• Word Count: 1266
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

When Othello is "straight employed- (I,iii) to Venice, Shakespeare is using the Duke as a way of allowing Othello to be accepted into society - it stands out that such a senior member of the society represented in the play is so accepting someone who strongly contradicts the social norm. ... Desdemona maintains these qualities up until her death, where she immediately becomes passive and obedient to Othello as he tries to suffocate her. ... It is arguable that Emelia does not ever become a true representation of the dominant stereotype as she dies so that all may hear the truth about Desdemo...

• Word Count: 1558
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: Undergraduate