How Othello is Regarded
...about Othello's control and power over his troops. Othello is recognized as "Valiant Othello" (1.3.56). Men in high places, such as the Duke, revere Othello. He has truly achieved greatness in the eyes of many. The First Senator bids, "Adieu [to the] brave Moor" (1.3.332). even when Othello is on his way, no one can resist giving him a compliment. Othello deserves recognition and eceives it. The Venitians express their gratefulness towards the mighty Othello in uplifting words of praise. Desdemona's love for Othello is pure, supportive, and honest. In attempt to prove her love for Othello to her father Brabantio, she admits, "[She] loves him and to his honors and his valiant parts [she] shall support" (1.3.290). Desdemona encourages her husband by supporting him. She even denies her own father. As a faithful wife, Desdemona claims, "Here's my husband and so much duty…I challenge that I may protess due to the Moor my Lord" (1.3.215). Desdemona rises to the demand that is placed upon the purity of her love. She does not hesitate to openly express her honor for Othello. Othello is a blessed and lucky man to possess such a sincere and supportive wife. Iago hates Othello with such a passion, that it turns him into a vengeful beast. Iago repeatedly tells Roderigo that, "[He does] hate him as [he] does hell pains" (1.1.70). To Iago, the intense hostility that he feels towards Othello, is worse than the pain of hell fire. A burning desire of revenge devours Iago's sanity completely. The thought of Othello, "Gnaw[s] [Iago's] inwards, and nothing can or shall content [his] soul till [he] is evened with him" (2.1.318). Iag...