Othello 6

"My love doth so approve him

That even his stubbornness, his checks, his frowns—" (IV.iii.18-19)

      While reading Act IV scene iii, I came across this quote from Desdemona. She is describing her true love for Othello. I thought this was absolutely adorable, considering everyone is currently accusing her of cheating on Othello. Even while she is going through so much, she still expresses her love for her husband. She says how she loves him even when he frowns or is stubborn, who else says that?! I thought this loosely went along with the theme of Roles of Men and Women in Marriage. The men are usually stereotyped as being stubborn and manly (manly meaning never smiling- boring!) and the women are sweet and caring no matter what. I think this holds true with Desdemona. She is always loving and kind to her husband even when he is being completely rude. However, I do not think the "stubborn and manly" stereotype holds true for Othello. He seems to be able to express his love for Desdemona. Well, I guess just at the beginning of the play. But, as the play goes on it is apparent their characterization is changing.