Sunday, May 26, 2013

Contrast Desdemona, Emilia, and Bianca in their ideas about men and their relationships with their lovers in Othello.

Desdemona, Emilia, and Bianca have different opinions
about men and these opinions are manifest in the types of relationships that the three
women have with their lovers.  Desdemona feels a sense of pity for Othello after he
reveals to her the hardships of his early life.  She recognizes the fragility of
Othello's heart and character, and she tends to his weaknesses by devoting herself to
him so that he knows that she truly loves him.  Their relationship, as a result, is one
of mutual adoration.


Emilia, on the other hand, sees Iago
as her provider and superior.  Their relationship is closed and volatile--Iago hides his
schemes and intentions from his wife even though he uses her as a pawn in his
plans.


Finally, Bianca breaks the preconceived notions of
"the prostitute" and falls in love with Cassio.  Her view of love is naive, and she does
not accept that Cassio has no loving feelings towards her.  Their relationship is
superficial, one that exists for pleasure only.

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