"Othello" Discussion Paper: In What Way did Desdemona's Mistakes Contribute to Her Death?

In the play "Othello", Desdemona fell deeply in love with Othello. She was extremely loyal and faithful to the heretical general. Desdemona died at the end of the play as a result of many mistakes she made upon handling her relationship with Othello. Arguably, the first mistake that she ever made was marrying Othello, a heathen who did not match her complexion; it was a marriage that was not permitted by the society at the …

…She spent the short while before her death trying to justify for herself and make the truth known to Othello. And have you mercy, too, I never did offend you in my life, never loved Cassio But with such general warranty of heaven As I might love. I never gave him token. (5.2.73-76) Her death was tragical, after all the loyalty and love she gave to Othello, her husband gave her death as a recompense.