Essay on The Relationship Between Othello and Desdemona

The Relationship Between Othello and Desdemona We first learn of there being a relationship between Othello and Desdemona when Iago and Roderigo are telling Roderigo (Desdemonas Father), that an old black ram is tupping your white ewe. This is referring to Othello and Desdemona having sexual intercourse, and shortly after hearing this, we become informed that Desdemona is Tying her duty, Beauty, Wit, and Fortunes In an extravagant and wheeling stranger. This suggests to us that Desdemona is considering the idea of marrying Othello. This thought is confirmed at the beginning of Act one Scene Two, during a conversation between Othello and Iago, and then further on in the scene when Iago†¦show more content†¦(b) Another aspect for the marriage to be considered unnatural is the fact that Othello is so much older than Desdemona, and of a different race. To us this may not seem unnatural, but at the time, this was very uncommon. Even those in the play, who are not racist, would find it more natural for Desdemona to be attra cted to a younger, white man, similar to herself. The Venetians were racist, which makes it a very unnatural marriage in their eyes. This causes most people to feel that the marriage is wrong. Both Othello and Desdemona have very strong characters. They are both sure of their love for each other. Neither Othello nor Desdemona is ashamed of the relationship. Desdemona is a strong character, and many people do not realise this, while others do. She shows us her strong character when she stands up to the Venetian council and informs them that she wants to go Cyprus with her newly wedded husband, because she wants to be with him. Also later on in the play when she keeps pushing Othello to reinstate his lieutenant, even though this clearly annoys Othello. Desdemona seems to be weak and naÃÆ' ¯ve in the eyes of her father. 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