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Desdemona is in many ways the opposite of Othello: of an old established Venetian family, white, inexperienced and very young. Othello is middle-aged, black, widely experienced and a man without any pedigree at all in Venetian society. Her differentness may have attracted him to her at the outset, but he must also have noticed her wonderful openness, clarity of vision, unshakeable fidelity, courage and kindness. These characteristics would win him for longer than just her novelty.
The idea of being attracted to someone different as a novelty is used by Iago to undermine Othello's self-confidence. Iago tells Othello that once the novelty wears off, Desdemona will turn from Othello to other men, and Othello, who is a very humble man, is tempted to believe this because he does not see the many virtues which Desdemona really loves him for: his wisdom, experience, humility, equanimity, courage, fair-mindedness and his deep and genuine devotion to her.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoDesdemona was attracted by Othello because of his life experience and stories of his past that he would tell her when Brabantio, her father invited him to dinners.
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Are Desdemona and Othello married?
He is one of the commanders but raised in position by othello as liutenant.
Did Othello wife Desdemona slept with anyone in a play Othello?
Desdemona slept with Othello in the play. And despite what Othello thought, he was the only guy she slept with.
What was the symbolism of desdemona's handkerchief?
Desdemona's handkerchief, given to her as a wedding present from Othello, is a symbol of something precious between Desdemona and Othello.
Why does Othello accusing Desdemona of cheating an act of jealousy?
Because Othello is unsure of Desdemona's actions. He is afraid of losing Desdemona to Cassio.
Who does desdemona go for advice about what to do about Othello's accusations?
Desdemona goes to Lago for advice about what to do about Othello's accusations. This is when Othello asks Emilia to go and find Desdemona while accusing her of harlotry.
What is iagos master plot to annoy Othello and desdemona?
Iago's master plot to annoy Othello and Desdemona, is to tell Desdemona's father that Desdemona has married the Moor (Othello). And also to convince Othello that Desdemona is involved in an affair with Michael Cassio.
Are Desdemona and Othello married?
He is one of the commanders but raised in position by othello as liutenant.
How did Othello meet Desdemona?
Othello was a frequent guest at the house of Desdemona's father.
Who is Desdemona's father in Othello?
Brabantio is Desdemona's father. He becomes very upset when Desdemona elopes with Othello and accuses Othello of committing witchcraft in order to woo his daughter. Othello denies any wrongdoing and Brabantio warns Othello that if Desdemona deceived her father, she can deceive Othello as well. Brabantio dies from a broken-heart resulting from Desdemona's marriage.
Did Othello wife Desdemona slept with anyone in a play Othello?
Desdemona slept with Othello in the play. And despite what Othello thought, he was the only guy she slept with.
Why does Othello accusing Desdemona of cheating an act of jealousy?
Because Othello is unsure of Desdemona's actions. He is afraid of losing Desdemona to Cassio.
What was the symbolism of desdemona's handkerchief?
Desdemona's handkerchief, given to her as a wedding present from Othello, is a symbol of something precious between Desdemona and Othello.
Who does desdemona go for advice about what to do about Othello's accusations?
Desdemona goes to Lago for advice about what to do about Othello's accusations. This is when Othello asks Emilia to go and find Desdemona while accusing her of harlotry.
What caused the death of desdemona?
Desdemona was murdered by Othello
Why did Othello kill Desdemona?
Iago had lied to Othello and convinced him that Desdemona was secretly having sex with Cassio.
Whom is the lover of Othello?
Desdemona is Othello's wife
What was Othello's wife's name in the play Othello?
Desdemona
