Blog 6

On hypothetical scenario of if I were Desdemona what I should have done- it’s a very complex and intricate question to answer. It’s easy to say I’ll leave and condemn or fight him back to please modern audience but things were not going as easy as that for Desdemona. I am mindful of the fact that Desdemona was not a post War II who had an education, career scope and society norm and values adjusted as per her convenience. Though I was really amazed by her first appearance as a free spirited lady who defends her decision to chose Othello and her liability towards her father and husband she chose in a very witty, emotionally balance and rational way. I do perceive …….Due to the Moor my lord.( 1.3.178-87). I was expecting the same Desdemona throughout the play.
Later her I felt she was little bit weak at reading her husband jealous and suspicious mind. As a human being she was very generous and helpful too and she became the same victim of that generosity. Her assurance to Cassio of helping him makes her seem a kind and helpful person (Therefore be merry Cassio Thy solicitor shall rather die Than give thy cause away – 3.3.26-28 ). One of the worst situation Desdemona faced was when Othello slapped her saying “Devil” in front of her cousin Lodovico when she was asking to reconcile with Cassio - 4.1.230 and her meek response was just, I have not deserve this ( 4.1.230 ) – without demanding the real cause of this disrespect and misbehavior.
Desdemona had left everything- cozy home, status of her father for everything for Othello and her marriage was also against her father’s will. As the story took place in around sixteen century and as a woman Desdemona had no support available for her besides Othello and his mercy to rely on. On the other way she also loved him beyond limit in spite of all.
The story tells Desdemona already had some vibe regarding Othello intention as he told her company Emila about her mother’s maid Barbary, her tragic end and the song of willow which was all rambling around her mind and soul. She seemed to faced consequences whatever worst it might be.
I had a mixed feeling what Desdemona’s body had done if she had my soul. One way I was sure that she will melt her beloved heart and clear all the misunderstanding whatsoever. On the other hand she was determined to face any consequences from Othello even death; because she loved him so much beyond rationale that nothing was more important to her than to surrender him. The final word when asked by Emila about her death she replied, Nobody; I myself. Farewell. (5.2.125). Normatively thinking her final words has put her on the zenith of sacrifice, compassion, forgiveness, and all other virtues that perhaps can be compared to Jesus. But on practical round with modern perspective her act is mere BULLSHIT.