Othello

act 1 - scene 3

(178-186) what qualities of desdemona are highlighted in this speech?

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Desdemona tries to show honour and respect to her father despite being in love with Othello,

My noble father, I do perceive here a divided duty. To you I am bound for life and education. My life and education both do learn me How to respect you. You are the lord of duty. I am hitherto your daughter. But here’s my husband. And so much duty as my mother showed To you, preferring you before her father, So much I challenge that I may profess 190Due to the Moor my lord.