Lago's Positive View Of Othello
Othello is not mentioned by name at all in the first scene, he was mentioned as ‘he’, ‘him’, or as the ‘moor’, which is prejudicial reference of his social and cultural background in Venetian society. Iago and Roderigo accused Othello of being arrogant. They solely judged him and his character with his appearance in Act 1. Therefore, we, as audiences, only knew Othello as a threatening and evil moor, but in Scene 2, we could know that he was chosen as lieutenant and there were fair reasons why he was chosen. This shows that there was a contrast of how Othello was mentioned in Act 1 and differently in Act 2. On the other hand, lago did express a positive view of Othello. He described Othello as a proud general in Act 1. This is a comparison
because in Act 2, Othello was portrayed as a great soldier and he was physically powerful. The fact that he was chosen to give the position to a man with no experience leading men in battle supports this idea.
The period of time that Desdemona lived was not like today; women did not enjoy the same freedoms that they do today. This was a time of strict social hierarchies and rules about women should behave in the home and in public. The rules include they should not speak very often and certainly not about matters of state or important issues, they should obey their husbands and fathers in all things and such. The last rule that I listed is why it is such a shock that Desdemona has had a secret marriage. When she explained about the marriage, it became clear that she is a most admirable young woman. Her speech to her father was wisely presented. She was perfectly respectful to her father and was so clear that her loyalties have moved on. She understood her father and even had some sympathy for her father’s wrath, but she was able to present her wish and finally succeeded to persuade him. I am sure that it would be very uncomfortable for Desdemona herself to be in such a situation, but she did not panic or furiously argued about it. She has ability to communicate with others without leading the conversation to quarrel or fight.
because in Act 2, Othello was portrayed as a great soldier and he was physically powerful. The fact that he was chosen to give the position to a man with no experience leading men in battle supports this idea.
The period of time that Desdemona lived was not like today; women did not enjoy the same freedoms that they do today. This was a time of strict social hierarchies and rules about women should behave in the home and in public. The rules include they should not speak very often and certainly not about matters of state or important issues, they should obey their husbands and fathers in all things and such. The last rule that I listed is why it is such a shock that Desdemona has had a secret marriage. When she explained about the marriage, it became clear that she is a most admirable young woman. Her speech to her father was wisely presented. She was perfectly respectful to her father and was so clear that her loyalties have moved on. She understood her father and even had some sympathy for her father’s wrath, but she was able to present her wish and finally succeeded to persuade him. I am sure that it would be very uncomfortable for Desdemona herself to be in such a situation, but she did not panic or furiously argued about it. She has ability to communicate with others without leading the conversation to quarrel or fight.