Theme Of Desdemona's Weakness In Othello

Othello portrays that power is determined by an individual’s weakness, as this allows them to be easily manipulated and affected, leading to the individual’s destruction. In Shakespeare’s play Othello, each character withholds a certain weakness that results in their destruction. Othello’s weakness is towards Desdemona; Rodrigo’s weakness is towards his unconditional loved for Desdemona, while Desdemona’s weakness was her kindness and naivety that clouded her judgment towards Othello and his actions. Each of these characters faced a tragic ending due to their faults and Iago’s cautious plotting that was based on the character’s flaws.

Othello’s weakness towards Desdemona lead to his own destruction, as with Iago’s manipulation, Othello’s weakness is enhanced, making Othello self conscious and causing him to take impulsive actions. Othello’s main weakness is his unconditional love for Desdemona and the notion of her having an affair with Cassio rattled …show more content…
Desdemona’s kindness is demonstrated through her attempt to regain Cassio his lieutenant status by promising him that “{she} will do all {her} ability in thy behalf” with the use of high modality the loyalty and kindness of Desdemona is portrayed. Through the play Iago takes advantage of Desdemona’s kindness towards Cassio to prove to Othello that Desdemona and Cassio are having an “affair” leaving Desdemona powerless to face death. Desdemona’s naivety caused her death as when Emilia warned her that “Is he not jealous?” due to her gullible and naïve character Desdemona believes that “the sun where he was born drew all such humours from him ” the use of hyperbole demonstrates Desdemona’s trust in Othello and how her naïve and kind heart blinded her judgment resulting in her unfortunate death. Desdemona’s kindness and naivety were her flaws that caused her characters