What does this quote mean from Othello? - "But I do think it is their husbands’ faults/ If wives do fall. " (4, 3: 97)

Emilia is stating her belief that when a woman cheats on her husband, it is because he has given her reason. He may have cheated first, he mat be avoiding his wife's bed, and he may even be jealous or abusive.

I think this quote can be interpreted in different ways.

Because everyone has a different life experience, and especially this applies to love relationships. I would even say that everyone external about this quote will be correct, again, because life paths are different and everyone understands this or that situation depending on their experience.

For me, this is a rather strong statement, and very significant. Somewhere, protection and amulet of female consciousness. Not everyone can consciously take responsibility for someone else’s mistakes. And especially with couples.

My understanding of this quote is as follows: A woman is the same person as a man, and when it relates to the family, in general, the husband and wife are one. In the failures of the spouse and wife, first of all, you need to look for a problem in yourself, what did you do to avoid the failures or falls of your wife. Or did you do something so scary that on the contrary pushed her to fall ...

Perhaps my opinion is confused, and set it out a bit messy. But my opinion also has a right to exist. I really like to share and read such topics.

Thanks for the question.