Why Desdemona is more than a victim | Character analysis | Othello | Top grade | Shakespeare

In this video, I provide a character analysis of Desdemona from the play 'Othello', and argue that she's much more than just a 'victim'. Applicable to A-Level AQA, WJEC, Edexcel, OCR, or any high school English curriculum that covers #Shakespeare and #Othello. Key moments covered include Act 3 Scene 3 and Act 4 Scene 3.

TIMESTAMPS:
00:59 - Why we should feel bad for Desdemona
01:43 - Desdemona's 'problem'
02:34 - The root of Desdemona's problem
04:33 - Desdemona's humanity point #1
08:43 - Desdemona's humanity point #2
13:41 - Conclusion: So, should we pity Desdemona?

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