What was he stereotype of venetian women in Othello?

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That they were hungry lovers and never satisfied. This makes Othello feel more isolated due to his naivety. Hence the quotation: 'The cunning whore of Venice/ That married Othello.' Once Othello has fallen for Iago's manipulations he describes Desdemona as a 'cunning whore' and links her lack of fidelity to her origin. Deriving from the sexuality of Venetian women, he goes on to describe himself in the third person. In doing so Othello distances himself from the marital bond which he made. He wants escapism and distance from the innocent women, whom he is convinced has betrayed him, just like her Father. As Brabantio says: 'She has deceived me and may thee'. This foreshadowing and ominous warning is believed by Othello and he is inclined to believe she has been unfaithful. However Shakespeare's ironic cruelty becomes evident as in fact Desdemona is innocent and falsely accused.

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