Hey everyone!

"‘Tis not a year or two shows us a man. They are all but stomachs, and we are all but food; They eat us hungrily, and when they are full, They belch us." (Emilia, Act 3, Scene 4, Lines 97-100).

Since writing my Othello essay, I have become REALLY interested in the character Emilia. Her actions can be looked at in so may different ways. Take, for instance, when she steals Desdemona's prized handkerchief for her husband Iago.

Did she do this to earn her husband's respect, and to attempt to repress her bitter feelings towards himand men in general (see quote!)

Or perhaps she was just acting like one would expect of a wife ofthat era? After all, women were seen as inferior to men and were supposed to do exactly as their husbands said.

"What he will do with it, heaven knows, not I: I nothing but to please his fantasy." (Emilia, Act 3, Scene 3, Lines 300-301)

Anyway, interpret as you will, bye!

Leah

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