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Not because he is mean; he is not at heart a cruel man. But he has been so tortured by jealousy that he is angry with Desdemona all the while he still desperately loves her. The outrage is not only that he hits her (that's bad enough) but he hits her in public. Nobody who knew them in Venice can believe it.
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∙ 7y agoTold her his life story. Fell in love with her. Married her. Took her with him to Cyprus. Refused to listen to her pleas to reinstate Cassio. Suspected her of adultery. Hit her in public. Strangled her in her bed.
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∙ 6y agoThis happens in Act IV Scene 1. Ludovico has been sent from Venice with orders that Othello is to return to Venice leaving Cassio in charge in Cyprus. Othello by this point is "horn-mad", obsessed with the belief, implanted so cleverly by Iago, that Desdemona is having an affair with Cassio. So when Othello hears Desdemona explain to Ludocivo that Othello and Cassio are estranged, and that she hopes that they will reconcile "for the love I bear Cassio", Othello hears this as an admission by Desdemona that she is having a love-affair with him. And an admission made brazenly in public! He starts to get uncontrollably angry. Then Desdemona says she is glad to hear about Cassio's promotion. Another admission! thinks Othello. He loses it completely and hits her. Desdemona protests that she has done nothing wrong, and Ludovico is aghast at this patently wrong behaviour and implores Othello to apologise, which he refuses to do.
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∙ 11y agoOthello was upset by Desdemona's continuing of her supposed lies.
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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
