Part one of term paper
The contrasting characters; Desdemona and Emilia, form an interesting and important relationship in the play Othello. Desdemona is very ‘sheltered’ from the ways of the world and Emilia is very ‘down to earth’ and ‘experienced’. From this difference we see a fascinating relationship between the two of them. ...

Part two of term paper
... more cynical view of the world is an interesting contrast. This is demonstrated when: Desdemona says “Dost thou in conscience think/ That there be women do abuse their husbands in such gross kind?” Emilia replies “ There be some such, no question” Through this we see a form of ‘education’ going on; with Emilia as the tutor and Desdemona the student. Emilia is portrayed as Desdemona’s ‘teacher’ in the ways of the world/men. The relati ...