How is Emilia a dynamic character?
At the beginning, Emilia is quiet, timid and passive. Her husband puts her down and controls her, and she seems eager to please him. She simply takes his criticism-
IAGO: "You rise to play, and go to bed to work."
EMILIA: " You shall not write my praise."
II.i. 115-116
I was frustrated with Emilia at the beginning. How could she let a man talk to her like that? However, we see her become a loyal friend to Desdemona, including when Othello questions her about an affair-
OTHELLO: "You have seen nothing, then?"
EMILIA: "Now ever heard, nor ever did suspect...
I durst, my lord, to wager she is honest,
lay down my soul at stake."
IV.ii.1-2, 11-12.
Eventually, we even see Emilia stand up to her treacherous husband, in front of many people. She acts out of loyalty and love, but it is also evident she has become confident. I was so proud! I couldn't believe that the woman who appeared so insignificant made such a huge difference in the story line.
EMILIA: "You told a lie, an odious, damned lie,
Upon my soul, a lie, a wicked lie!"
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