![]() ![]() "for the love I bear to Cassio." Tragic elements - she unwittingly convinces Othello of her guilt. "Nay, we must think men are not gods,Īs fits the bridal." She is naive and is unaware of the real issue that has been posed. "Hath puddled his clear spirit" Symbolic of his previous, pure character which has been corrupted by Iago. "Something sure of state,Įither from Venice, or some unhatched practice" Desdemona reassures herself that Othello's anger is due to his work and not due to her. My lord is not my lord nor should I know him" Musical imagery, when their relationship is in tune, it works well, but otherwise the two are out of touch. "I am most unhappy in the loss of it" She has lied to Othello but admits she is upset by her carelessness. "I have it not about me." This interaction means more than she realises, she is making herself look worse and this is acting as the evidence that Othello was demanding. "I have sent to bid Cassio come speak with you." Further unwittingly implicating herself. Dramatic irony as things will take a turn for the worse. "It yet hath felt no age, nor known no sorrow." She is suggesting that she has been sheltered from hardships. "Where should I lose that handkerchief, Emilia?" Shakespeare is making sure the audience notes the importance of the handkerchief. "I am obedient" Ironic as she is speaking out against Othello's decision. "Wherein I mean to touch your love indeed" Desdemona could be viewed as slightly manipulative here, using Othello's love for her to get her way. "I will deny thee nothing." Iago's presence is important as he is observing the issues between Othello and Desdemona that will help his plan later. Hath tane your part" She is using Cassio's loyalty and friendship to Othello to argue his side. What you would ask me that I should deny" Persuading Othello through the guilt of not denying him anything. In faith, he's penitent" Desdemona is persistent and knows she has an influence over Othello now that they are married. "left part of his grief with me to suffer with him." Unwittingly setting herself up for Iago to implicate her. "I have no judgement in an honest face." She can read someone's face to determine their honesty. His present reconciliation take." Desdemona is aware of her position as Othello's wife and aims to use their love to help Cassio. "If I have any grace or power to move you, "A man that languishes in your displeasure." She wants to help Cassio in whatever way she can. ![]() "talk him out of patience" She will not stop asking until she gets what she wants. "Assure thee if I do vow a friendship, I'll perform it to the last article." Desdemona is friends with Cassio and will remain loyal to their friendship, eventually unwittingly incriminating herself in an affair. ![]() ![]() Than in a politic distance." Reassures Cassio that Othello is only being distant due to political reasons and to maintain appearances. "He shall in strangeness stand no farther off "O, that's an honest fellow." Iago again presented as honest. "Be thou assured, good Cassio, I will doĪll my abilities in thy behalf." Desdemona is siding with Cassio and wants to help him. "The heavens forbid" (Desdemona) The pair are speaking in iambic pentameter, showing their togetherness and levels of importance. "My dear Othello!" (Desdemona) Endearing speech is replicated towards one another, they are once again presented as a couple who are very much together. Him, Emilia, though he be thy husband." Speaking badly of Iago to Emilia she sees through him. ![]()
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