us belief, self-control and able to make sound judgments.
Othello is a confident, self-controlling and loving man which he portrays as he is approached by Barbantio (a Senator) concerning the marriage of Othello to Desdemona (Barbantio daughter) in a secret ceremony. Barbantio approaches Othello with soldiers and weapons drawn toward him and his men with anger and malice. Othello being an honorable man willingly accepts to face Barbantio charges of marriage in front of Venice council. The first Senator statement illustrates the respect the council has for Othello, "Here comes Barbantio and the valiant Moor [,]" (Shakespeare,33) speaking of Othello. Othello went up to the council with confidence and the belief that their respect and allegiance for him by the people of Venice and the council will not bestow him of his victory. The accusations of witchcraft were said upon Othello from Barbantio as he speaks, "if she in chains of magic were not bound..." (Shakespeare,25), if not for witchcraft she woul
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