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1
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What does the name Desdemona mean in greek?

A

The unfortunate.

2
Q

How is Desdemona treated unfairly by several men in the play?

A

Brabantio - disowns her for marrying Othello.
Lago - uses her goodness for revenge.
Othello - assumes she’s guilty and murders her.
Roderigo - Wants to commit adultery with her.

3
Q

How does Desdemona accepted her “wretched fortune”?

A

Act 4, scene 3 she seems to anticipate her death.
Sings a song which mirrors her life.
“That song tonight/ will not go from my mind”

4
Q

How does Emilia create a sense of pathos towards her death?

A

She calls her “angel” and when she dies she says “too fond of her most filthy bargain”

5
Q

What were Desdemonas last words when she died?

A

“Nobody - I myself - farewell”

6
Q

How could Desdemona’s last words suggest?

A

Shes takes ownership of her death and blames herself.
Still a loyal wife even in death he protects Othello.
She forgives Othello for his treatment of her, still loves him.