Emilia is the pragmatic lady-in-waiting to Desdemona, and is a character often thought of as being 'feministic' for her shrewd views on marriage and fidelity in Act 4 of the play.
But is she really such a strong, hard-headed character, or does she show vulnerabilities which give us deeper insights into her true self - and how Shakespeare wants us to see the challenges faced by women and wives back in his time?
In this video, I analyse Emilia in depth with all these questions in mind. Make sure you watch it all for top grade knowledge to ace your next Othello paper!
TIMESTAMPS:
2:48 - Point #1: Emila's conflicted loyalties - boss husband Iago vs boss lady Desdemona
6:27 - Point #2: Talk a big game - Is Emilia a real or wannabe feminist?
10:03 - Point #3: The dangers of overthinking - Emilia's 'I think'
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11 май 2023
