Importance Of Loyalty In Othello

Marriage and Loyalty Loyalty; a strong feeling of support or allegiance, not only does this define loyalty but also marriage. In Othello by Shakespeare a powerful warrior named Othello falls in love with a kind hearted women named Desdemona, daughter of the senator. Marriage and loyalty are the two constant conflicts that the character 's face throughout the piece. Loyalty is difficult to achieve, however once achieved it is even more difficult to keep others from interfering. Loyalty and marriage are closely related, both play a huge role in Shakespeare’s Othello. Achieving loyalty is not as simple as it sounds, it takes a combination of trust and love. Othello and Desdemona fall in love, their “loyalty” would be tested early in shakespeare’s piece. Lago is the source of this conflict, jealous that he was not promoted by Othello, plans revenge; He and Rodrigo reported to Desdemona’s father that a black man has wedded his beloved daughter; her father prejudiced and ignorant, condemned such action. He demanded the immediate arrest of Othello and be punished for his crimes. Othello came before the Duke claimed his innocence and asked that Desdemona speak before the duke and the senators, for her testimony his the only defense he needs. “Send for the lady to the Sagittary, and let her speak of me before her father: If you find me foul in her report, The trust, the office I do hold of you, Not only the take away, …show more content…
Othello and Desdemona’s marriage was short lived yet it was not short of controversy. Loyalty is difficult to achieve, however once achieved it is even more difficult to keep others from interfering. Othello allowed outside forces to influence his relationship with Desdemona and ultimately destroyed his relationship with her. In other words the outside forces were stronger than that of the interior forces of Othello and Desdemona. Loyalty is a allegiance like no