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othello-Love & Obsession

Love in it’s purest form can be a creative force, but if it is impinged upon elements which cannot be controlled, it becomes obsession, which is destructive. This is clearly proved in Shakespeares’ “Othello,” and related material, which deal with love being a creative force, and obsession being a destructive force, but when love merges into obsession it can become bitter and disturbing.
When love is pure, it is creative, because it fulfilling and joyful. In Othello, the creation of the bond between Desdemona and Othello is beautiful. It is passionate, romantic and honest.
“She loved me for the dangers I had passed, and I loved her that she did pity them.” This description of their love, depicted by Othello, is enchanting. Their love was based on a purely romantic image.
In (Act I, Sc. III, L127-169), Othello says a beautiful speech about how he and Desdemona united. They share a creative love that can fight many obstacles just so they can be together. When they are unite...

Posted by: Melissa T. Littlefield

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