The male view of Desdemona -- and of women in general

Brabantio
- Desdemona was so "opposite" to marriage that she shunned "The wealthy, curled darlings of our nation" (1.2.66-7)
- Her connection to Othello is seen as unnatural (1.3.94-106)
- Look to her, Moor, if thou has eyes to see,
  She has deceived her father, and may thee. (1.3.295-6)

Cassio kisses Desdemona's hand.

Cassio
- A Florentine (Iago -- 1.1.21) -- a person of courtly manners and gestures.
- Sees Desdemona as "a most fresh and delicate creature . . . indeed perfection" (2.3.20)
- But compare his attitude to Bianca (see 4.1.110-70)
Rodrigo (how does he see Desdemona?)
Iago
- His language as he rouses Brabantio from his bed (1.1.89ff)
- As he speaks to Rodrigo (1.3.337) where love is "merely a lust of the blood and a permission of the will"
- With Desdemona and Cassio (2.1.165-76): voyeur or commentator?
- His relationship with Emilia
- His dismissal of Bianca (5.1.117): "This is the fruits of whoring"