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Question 1

In what way is Othello and Desdemona relationship comparable to that of Romeo and Juliet

Answer 1

Both relationships were seen as forbidden

Othello and Desdemona - Brabantio did not approve

Question 2

Which female character(s) is similar to the character of Lady MacBeth

Answer 2

Emilia
It can be argued that both Emilia and Lady MacBeth go against the standard gendered conventions of literature

Both female characters - Emilia and LM are depicted to be independent