Emilia's one dishonest act towards Desdemona—stealing her special handkerchief—turns out to have devastating consequences. The loss of the handkerchief is what convinces Othello that Desdemona is guilty of infidelity, and Emilia's little theft ends up causing her friend's death at least in part.
But she redeems herself, or at least gives a good shot at trying. It's Emilia who discovers the truth about Iago's plotting and reveals it to the world. She can't bring Desdemona back to life, but she does clear her friend's name. She ends up sacrificing her life so that Desdemona won't be remembered as a "whore. Emilia's relationship with Iago really seems like a marriage made in hell.
Iago constantly mocks and disrespects her. He never seems to offer her any affection, and he always talks trash about women in general. Despite this or because of this— Stockholm Syndrome 's no joke Emilia seems eager to please him. She steals Desdemona's handkerchief in the hope that Iago will appreciate her for once. But her attempt to make the handkerchief hand-off a teasing, flirtatious interaction fails miserably: Iago grabs the handkerchief and tells her to go away. Later, it seems like Emilia is aware of Iago's thirst for power and wishes she could gratify it.
She asks Desdemona, "Who would not make her husband a cuckold to make him a monarch? I should venture purgatory for 't" 4. So Emilia ends up seeming like that horrible stereotype: the poor girl with no self-confidence who's stays with a total dirtbag because she craves affection. The ego, the superego and the id 3.
Concept of the Marriages 3. Psychoanalytical Perspective and Family Situation in Othello 5. With the help of raging emotions and the deep desire for freedom, Emilia finally earns her. Accessed 12 Mar. Synopsis There are a great deal of plays that end with the death of a wife, often due to rumors of cheating. While many of these plays serve to provide violence in the private, domestic sphere, Othello pushes this issue into the public eye.
Although there are many opinions. Analysis of Jealousy in William Shakespeare's Othello Jealousy is described as someone who is feeling or showing envy of someone because of their achievements and advantages. There are many instances throughout the play that show jealousy between the characters. Throughout the play, jealousy is used for destructive purposes only. I believe that Iago longed to get revenge on Othello for previous issues. This only results in a long line. Ambiguity, Inconsistency and Uncertainty in Othello The Bard of Avon has in his tragedy Othello a true masterpiece, but not one without flaws.
It contains blemishes, imperfections, and minor negative features which detract in lesser ways from the overall evaluation of the play.
Wilson in his book of literary criticism, On the Design of Shakespearean Tragedy, addresses the arbitrariness and inconsistency in the play: Though the action moves in a single line, with none of the. In the drama Othello, by William Shakespeare, there are several dynamic and interesting characters from the beginning to the end. There is one character who stands out more than any of the other main characters, her name is Emilia. Emilia plays a key role in the drama, it is her job to look over and take care of Desdemona who is the wife of Othello.
Even though, Emilia would not me considered a main character to most people her actions have an enormous impact on the drama and where it heads. I think it doth. It is so too. And have not we affections, Desires for sport, and frailty, as men have? Then let them use us well. Else let them know, The ills we do, their ills instruct us so. Emilia encourages Desdemona to regard herself as Emilia does: as an individual worthy of love, life, and respect.
Desdemona draws strength from Emilia as a friend, protector, healer, and would-be savior—but Emilia cannot save her. Othello does not merely murder Desdemona, he silences her: he robs Desdemona of breath, and the ability to speak the words that would exonerate and liberate her.
Her voice passes instead to Emilia, and she endows Emilia with the exalted power to speak truth, as only true friends can. O gull! O dolt, As ignorant as dirt!
She loved thee, cruel Moor. Their bodies lying side by side, Desdemona and Emilia recall fourteenth- and fifteenth-century English monuments and tombs carved with images of male friends who chose to spend eternity buried together, cementing a bond more sacred than blood or marriage. Filed Under: Desdemona , Emilia , Othello. Click here to cancel reply.
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