Desdemona - Obedient and subservient woman Flashcards
1
Q
Desdemona is often presented as property, with men objectifying her for example…
A
‘Use Desdemona well’
2
Q
Desdemona is in awe of Othello and speaks with the utter most respect addressing him as
A
‘Moor my llord’
3
Q
Desdemona is presented as the perfect patriarchal wife as she respects both husband and father saying…
A
‘I do perceive here a divided duty’
4
Q
Desdemona’s understanding of her subservient status in a patriarchal society is emphasised as she acknowledges her ownership saying…
A
‘To you I am bound for life’
5
Q
Desdemona’s is sexualised and described to be at the peak of her sexuality as she is
A
‘Most fresh’
