Emilia’s Perspective on Betrayal in Relationships in Shakespeare’s Othe

Emilias Perspective on Betrayal in Relationships in Shakespeares OthelloIn Othello, Act IV, scene ii and iii, Emilia, Iagos wife, reveals her opinion about relationships to the reader as she attempts to comfort Desdemona. She indefinitely believes that many men, as swell as women, are frequently guilty of deception and betrayal of their partner. By this part of the play, Othellos suspicions of Desdemonas unfaithfulness have greatly increased, and he begins to commove her of cheating on him. When Desdemona persistently denies his accusations, Othello becomes enraged. He sarcastically asks for her pardon and claims that he took her to be the cunning whore of Venice (Act IV, scene ii, line 88). Desdemona is heartbroken by her husbands mockery and seeks Emilias kind words.Emilia insists that female innocence and chastity is overrated when Desdemona scolds herself for her unworthiness of Othello. Emilia subtly suggests that Desdemona should leave Othello and seek gaiety elsewhere. Emi lia states in Act IV, scene iii, lines 83-85, ...tis a wrong in your own world, and ...