Literature: Marriage and Mutuality: Othello & Desdemona

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Introduction
Othello is a play that revolves around four characters, Othello, a general of Moor origin Venetian army, his wife, Desdemona, his royal lieutenant, Cassio and his unfaithful yet trusted ensign, Lago. Its themes include jealousy, love, racism, betrayal, revenge and repentance. It is performed in the community as well as professional theatres alike.
Marriage and mutuality in Othello
Marriage in Othello is mainly portrayed by the challenges that come before and after a marriage that face a couple. This is portrayed in instances when Othello seems to be hard on Desdemona. This is shown when he either doubts her intentions with him or when he is overly harsh with her. By imposing his patriarchy ways on Desdemona, Othello displays his role in their marriage as one who's controlling and as a result Desdemona has to submit. His lack of sexual drive also shows the problems that they face as a couple in their marriage. The process that they result to, to get t...