Shakespearean Criticism: Excerpts from the Criticism of William Shakespeare's Plays and Poetry, from the First Published Appraisals to Current Evaluations, Volume 53Gale Research Company, 1984 |
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Page 271
... Desdemona's hus- band was not Brabantio's : that right had been usurped by his daughter ( " Father and Daughter " 327 ) . Desdemona's choice of a husband has been the object of critical gaze ever since Thomas Rymer first questioned ...
... Desdemona's hus- band was not Brabantio's : that right had been usurped by his daughter ( " Father and Daughter " 327 ) . Desdemona's choice of a husband has been the object of critical gaze ever since Thomas Rymer first questioned ...
Page 313
... Desdemona's breath - taking prayer for her hypotheti- cal accuser " Heav'n pardon him , " Emilia retorts " A halter ... Desdemona , she dies at the hands of her husband ; like Desdemona , she dies full of love , vindicating the per- son ...
... Desdemona's breath - taking prayer for her hypotheti- cal accuser " Heav'n pardon him , " Emilia retorts " A halter ... Desdemona , she dies at the hands of her husband ; like Desdemona , she dies full of love , vindicating the per- son ...
Page 318
... Desdemona , he insists that he is acting justly when he is really moved by his emotions . Here he returns to Desdemona saying " All's well now , sweeting " ( 2.3.242 ) , because Cassio is dismissed , and so too , Othello thinks , is the ...
... Desdemona , he insists that he is acting justly when he is really moved by his emotions . Here he returns to Desdemona saying " All's well now , sweeting " ( 2.3.242 ) , because Cassio is dismissed , and so too , Othello thinks , is the ...
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Race in Shakespeares Works | 1 |
Othello | 233 |
Language and Imagery | 333 |
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