¿Cómo Desdémona se enamora de Otelo?

Otelo conoce a Desdémona tras un largo período alejado de su ámbito natural, la guerra, y por eso “no es él mismo”. Desdémona se enamoró de una leyenda y Otelo estaba con la guardia baja, así que se enamoró de ese enamoramiento, que es una forma indirecta de enamorarse de sí mismo.

¿Qué pierde Desdémona?

[3.4] Desdémona se lamenta de haber perdido el pañuelo. Le pregunta a Emilia por él, y esta le miente diciendo que no sabe nada. Entra Otelo, y con cualquier pretexto pide el pañuelo a Desdémona para averiguar si lo tiene.

What does Desdemona represent in Othello?

The character of Desdemona represents a woman of the 17th century who surpassed the norms of sexual morality set for Venetian women of that time. When Desdemona left the house of her father, Brabantio, to wed the Moor, Othello, it was the first step in redefining her role as a woman.

What is the relationship between Iago and Desdemona?

Both Desdemona and Othello were under the impression that Iago was an honest man. Thus, when Othello accused Desdemona of adultery, she went to Iago for help. Naturally Iago, who put the idea of adultery in Othello’s head, told Desdemona that Othello was troubled by business with the state.

What is the doomed romance of Othello?

At the heart of Shakespeare’s «Othello» is the doomed romance between Desdemona and Othello. They are in love, but poor Othello can’t get past his self-doubt as to why such a lovely creature would love him. This leaves his mind susceptible to the tragic poisoning by the scheming Iago, even though sweet Desdemona has done nothing wrong.

What does Lodovico shout when he strikes Desdemona?

Lodovico shouts, “What strike his wife! ” (Othello 4. 1. 272). Othello is not such a man who could do this terrible act, especially on is wife. By striking Desdemona, it proves that he is gone insane in letting Iago mess with his mind to think that she is being unfaithful.