During this scene, Emilia is truly concerned for Desdemona and her problems with Othello. ... Even Othello, the one character who truly loves his wife, mistreats Desdemona. ... At the beginning of the play, Othello and Desdemona are completely in love and it is impossible to believe Othello capable of hurting her in any way. By the end of the play however, Othello is determined to kill Desdemona. ... Shakespeare's Othello has been studied exhaustively, yet most character analyses focus on the two male figures, Othello and Iago. ...

• Word Count: 4504
• Approx Pages: 18

Othello as a dominant interpretation looks at the adverse actions of the Moor, Othello, caused by manipulation from Iago, who is able to act upon Othello's jealous and gullible flaws. ... However, once she marries Othello, she becomes devoted to him. ... She represents what Othello and Iago come to view all women to be. ... Othello is regarded and well respected in Venetian society, but only as a soldier. ... Black Othello loves Desdemona, whom he exalts as his "fair warrior". ...

• Word Count: 861
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

In Othello, reputation is one of the play's most under-riding themes. ... Though clearly a good person from the heart, because of Cassio's persuasion of reputation and honor, he is undone by his own flaws. ... Iago uses Cassio's flaw to his advantage and persuades Cassio even more by falsely offering his hand in help, giving him advice to talk to Desdemona. ... //OTHELLO - Good, good! ... Othello never saw if Desdemona really did commit adultery or not. ...

• Word Count: 1313
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Both plays Othello and Much Ado About Nothing start with talk of war. ... Othello's services in war have earned him a reputation as an honourable soldier. ... When Othello kills Desdemona, he sees this as an act of honour and justice. ... Desdemona's loyalty and devotion to Othello may be what leads to her death. ... Beatrice recognises the flaws of male honour, saying that "manhood has melted into curtsies, valour into compliment, and men are only turned into tongue, and trim ones too" (4.1.317-319). ...

• Word Count: 4511
• Approx Pages: 18
• Grade Level: High School