A feminist critique of the character Desdemona in Shakespeares "Othello"

Essay , 2015 , 8 Pages

English Language and Literature Studies - Literature

This eassy offers an feminist analysis of the literary character of Desdemona from William Shakespeare's "Othello."

Table of Contents

• Abstract
• Feminist Critique of the Character Desdemona in Othello
  • Introduction
  • Theoretical Framework
  • Analysis

Objectives and Key Themes

This article offers a feminist critique of the character of Desdemona in Shakespeare's "Othello." It examines Desdemona's character through the lens of feminism, highlighting the challenges women faced in Elizabethan society and exploring how Desdemona's actions and choices challenged societal norms and expectations.

• The portrayal of women in Elizabethan society and the limitations placed upon them
• The impact of patriarchy and male dominance on women's lives
• The strength and independence of Desdemona's character
• The consequences of challenging societal norms and expectations
• The role of love and its impact on Desdemona's decisions

Chapter Summaries

• Abstract: This section provides a brief overview of the article's focus, outlining the feminist perspective and the key themes that will be explored.
• Introduction: This section introduces the context of women's lives in Elizabethan society, highlighting the expectations placed upon them and the limitations they faced. It then introduces Desdemona as a character who challenged these norms and expectations.
• Theoretical Framework: This section outlines the theoretical framework of feminism and its application to literary analysis, exploring how feminist critics view the portrayal of women in literature and the power dynamics at play.
• Analysis: This section delves into the analysis of Desdemona's character, examining her actions, choices, and interactions with other characters within the play. It highlights her strength, independence, and the challenges she faced due to societal norms and male dominance.

Keywords

Key terms and concepts explored in this article include feminist critique, Elizabethan society, patriarchy, male dominance, female subordination, Desdemona, Othello, Shakespeare, love, power dynamics, societal norms, and expectations.

• Author: Rubina Mandokhail (Author)
• Publication Year: 2015
• Pages: 8
• Catalog Number: V305243
• ISBN (eBook): 9783668047297
• ISBN (Book): 9783668047303
• Language: English
• Tags: Desdemona, Feminism, critique, "Othello", theoretical framework, Shakespeare