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Tuesday, February 5, 2019

Emilia’s Perspective on Betrayal in Relationships in Shakespeare’s Othe

genus Emilias Perspective on Betrayal in Relationships in Shakespeares OthelloIn Othello, flake IV, scene ii and iii, Emilia, Iagos wife, reveals her vox populi about relationships to the reader as she attempts to comfort Desdemona. She indefinitely believes that many men, as well as women, are frequently guilty of deception and betrayal of their partner. By this part of the play, Othellos suspicions of Desdemonas unfaithfulness have greatly increased, and he begins to accuse her of cheating on him. When Desdemona persistently denies his accusations, Othello becomes enraged. He sardonically asks for her pardon and claims that he took her to be the cunning whore of Venice (Act IV, scene ii, canal 88). Desdemona is heartbroken by her husbands mockery and seeks Emilias kind words.Emilia insists that female innocence and chastity is overrated when Desdemona scolds herself for her unworthiness of Othello. Emilia subtly suggests that Desdemona should leave Othello and seek happiness e lsewhere. Emilia states in Act IV, scene iii, lines 83-85, ...tis a wrong in your own world, and ...

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