Suspicious minds
Having made careful observations of the video (Well some parts anyway) I think that Emilia suspects Iago's hatred to othello all the way though the play.
In the video Zoe Wanamaker has that prose when acting as though you can read her thoughts like a book. (In other roles she has played as well) It is the suspicious looks that give her away, as though she is silently going 'hhhhmmm' to herself.

I have also noticed that Emilia refers to othello as the moor. Not even leutenant, (Maybe once or twice but that's not the point.) I think that she secretly hates the moor too. But she is more causious than Iago. Emilia is a strong willed character, but is also held back due to the fact that she is a woman and in those days men were superior, and aslo because she thinks Othello is a sterotypical moor and his anger will eventually take over his kindness. (Da, Da, Da)
I hope this has enlightened you all..
From Ashley x

4 Comments:
hmm u make a good point ashley. i guess she is smarter than we thought. btw why does Emilia have goggles on her head? :P
p.s. i have an essay question but i will keep the suspense
Hey Ashley!!!! Nice post.
Yes, I agree with you on the points you made on Emilia; she does have a strong will, but she is being held back from revealing her true character and power... but what more can we expect? I mean she is a woman after all, and of course once again there are differences in status *sigh*
"People do not lack strength; they lack will"
DeathGod Captain
Seema
Heya Ashley! I think you are completly right. If she had respect for Othello she would call him by his name or lieutenant, but instead she uses a racist name for him, which proves her lack of respect.
Very good Ashley, Very good!!!!
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