Desdemona quotes Flashcards
1
Q
What is Desdemona’s weakness?
A
Gender or living nature
2
Q
Quote which suggests Othello and Desdemona’s love is not sanctified by the christian god
A
“The heaven’s forbid”
3
Q
Quote which show Desdemona’s weakness which allows to be manipulated by Iago
A
“I do perceive here a divided duty”
4
Q
Why does “I do perceive here a divided duty” show Desdemona’s weakness?
A
Women were expected to show total obedience to the male authority - this loyalty she is eager to transition between the two males later endangers her
