Desdemona

Question 1

Breaking stereotypes of women at the time as submissive and obedient- goes against her fathers view of her

Answer 1

‘Let me go with him’ A1S3

Question 2

Unlike Emilia in that she doesn’t stand up for herself or her gender, even when Iago is being completely misogynistic

Answer 2

‘Would woudldst thou write of me, if thou shouldst praise me?’
‘Worse and worse’ A2S1

Question 3

The equal view Desdemona and Othello initially had of one another, reflects the harmony of their relationship

Answer 3

‘O, my fair warrior!’
‘My dear Othello!’ A2S1
Othello calls her warrior, shows he thinks her his equal, aswell as being as important to him as his military role: he prioritises their love

Question 4

Desdemonas loyalty displayed even after Othellos brutal actions

Answer 4

Emilia: ‘Who has done this deed?’
Desdemona: ‘Nobody. I myself. Farewell. Commend me to my kind lord. O, farewell.’

Question 5

Duty to Othello as her husband

Answer 5

‘So much duty as my mother showed to you, […] I may profess due to the Moor my lord’.A1S3

Question 6

Reflects the submissive nature of her death

Answer 6

‘Whate’er you be, I am obedient.’ A3S3