The character Desdemona in William Shakespeare’s classic play Othello is characterized in a way that represents an early form of feminism similar to what is seen by modern day women. Many traits such as being outspoken‚ independent‚ and brave are common to be seen in women from our era. For Desdemona’s character however‚ a wife in the 1500s‚ these traits are rather unheard of for her to have‚ almost to the point that her actions are considered scandalous. Desdemona’s character is viewed as being
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"Frequently drama teachers will explain to their students that the essence of drama is conflict. In Shakespeare’s Othello‚ conflict on the social and political levels are an essential part of the story. Yet within the relationship of Othello and Desdemona‚ one that should be conflict-free‚ we find the most important and the deepest rifts. The difference that has received the most attention in recent years is their interracial marriage. During the trial of O. J. Simpson‚ media used the play as a comparison
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Othello and Desdemona are truly in love? When two people are in love‚ there is almost nothing that can break it. A relationship between two people can be tested‚ but in the end‚ their love is forever. In the play Othello‚ Desdemona and Othello have a relationship that is indestructible‚ they have a genuine and honest love for each other throughout the entire play. Desdemona and Othello show their affection for each other regardless of racial and cultural differences. In the first half of the
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Towards the start of the play Desdemona is presented as a very prized and desirable woman with her father‚ Brabantio‚ referring to her as “so tender‚ fair and happy” – the rule of three shown within the quote is used in emphasis of how appreciated and desirable she is seen as by her father. We also see the character of Cassio describe her as a “most exquisite lady” showing how high she is held by those she knows and that she‚ unlike other woman at the time is regarded for her character rather than
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Intro: What does Desdemona represent in Shakespeare’s play? Well she represents a lot of things like showing her love for Othello and the betrayal in relationship between those two. And she has a good and sometimes bad relationship with her Dad. BP1: Desdemona shows how she has a good relationship with her Dad because when the text says “I owe you respect because you gave me life and education you’re the one I have to obey I’m your daughter” this is showing that she has a really good relationship
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and his white wife‚ Desdemona. The causes of Desdemona’s death have evoked controversy. It is undoubted that Othello’s bravery‚ intelligence‚ and ability on the battlefield that have gained him a prestigious honors as a soldier. However‚ Othello‚ as a soldier‚ is ill prepared for the war of love‚ which is reflected in the weak foundation of the love between himself and Desdemona‚ and Othello’s overwhelming expectations on Desdemona. The love between Othello and Desdemona is vulnerable and impulsive
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virtue and justice nor undergoes the change to misfortune through any real badness or wickedness but because of some mistake” (Aristotle‚ 38). In Shakespeare’s play‚ both Othello and Desdemona fit well within these guidelines. Othello is a well-revered general who is called to defend Venice and Cyprus‚ and Desdemona is an honest and good-natured young woman. Both of them display the potential characteristics required of a tragic hero or heroine‚ with a tragic flaw that results in calamity. Aristotle
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Reggio Emilia’s Approach Reggio Emilia is the Italian city where this approach was introduced in the 1940’s. Started by the parents‚ the Reggio Emilia Nurseries have a partnership between parents and educators. The environment is viewed as the third most important element‚ after the early year’s educator and the child’s parent. The early year’s educator is there to listen and to guide children‚ but not to control their play. This approach then quickly spread across the world. How children are competent
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characters. This is highlighted though the relationship that Emilia and Desdemona have with their respective husbands. Throughout‚ the relationship of these characters with their spouses will be analyzed. The relationship between Emilia and her husband Iago will be expressed as well as the relationship between Desdemona and her husband Othello. Then the similarities and differences between the two relationships will be compared. Emilia and Iago had a very complex relationship. They do not have
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Iago views women as subordinate and the inferior sex; they are nothing more than objects to him. When he talks to Emilia and Desdemona and insists that women are manipulative and lustful. First he describes them in different situations and implies how manipulative they are. When they are out in public or at home‚ he claims they are “pictures out of doors/Bells in your parlours‚ wild-cats in you kitchens” (109-110). He is saying that they are beautiful and pretty as pictures in public; they have
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