Terms: |William Shakespeare|

Published: 1. 4. 2026.

In the great Shakespearean tragedy Othello, much of the action and emotional force of the play is concentrated around one female character. Othello, a military leader, becomes fatally jealous of his wife, and that jealousy leads to catastrophe for both husband and wife alike. What was the name of Othello’s unfortunate spouse?

Desdemona