Othello

Othello

1. The theme of loyalty is presented in both a positive and negative manner in consideration of the characters and their roles within the play and within society.

   • The character of Desdemona shows loyalty to her husband by marrying him despite her father's orders not to.
     • 'But here's my husband; And so much duty as my mother showed / To you, ... I may profess / Due to the moor my lord.' She shows obedience as a dutiful wife which is a positive representation of loyalty as she conforms to the role of women at the time.