Othello, the Moor of Venice

William Shakespeare's play, Othello, the Moor of Venice, is a tragic drama about the debacle of a renowned general whom the play is named after. The drama revolves around Othello's decay from loving and trusting his wife to planning out her very death. His wife, Desdemona, is a vital character in the story, torn between her independence and her loyalty towards her husband. In the forefront of the play, Desdemona is portrayed as a strong and independent woman, but later, her personal statements as well as her reactions toward certain events reveal a person who values loyalty ...