Othello, in William Shakespeare's Othello, is one of the most interesting characters in Shakespeare's dramas. He enjoys the reputation of one of Venice's most able generals. The Moor's military might puts him in a class by himself in the same way his heritage distinguishes him from his Venetian peers. These are the intrinsic characteristics of Othello. An important characteristic that hasn't been explored, is the Moor's sexual disorder - impotency. Othello's sexual impotence curbs the consummation of his marriage to Desdemona, as the two never experience sexual intimacy.
             After murdering his wife, the Moor says, "cold, cold my girl?Even in thy Chastity" (V.ii.273-4). This final word, chastity, calls what actually happens in their bedroom into question. By saying Desdemona is chaste, one can assume that Othello is admitting that he and his wife never consummated their marriage. Other passages from the play show that this is the case. When Othello arrives in Cyprus, he invites his wife to their bedroom for the second time. Come, my dear love The purchase made, the fruits are to ensue, that profit's yet to come 'tween me and you (II.iii.8-10). In these lines the reader learns that Othello and Desdemona have not consummate their marriage on their wedding night. The word "purchase" is referencing Othello's ownership of Desdemona by means of the wedding itself. in I.iii. 10. Says that this "profit" (Othello's and Desdemona's wedding night) has "yet to come 'tween," One can conclude that their only other night spent together, their wedding night; did not yield such profits. The fruits of Othello and Desdemona's second evening together are equally nonexistent. After the two retired to finally consummate their marriage, Othello is interrupted by shouts of the brawl taking place outside. The Moor makes the choice to leave his bed and investigate the noise in the street. Neither lago, Rodrigo,
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