Love in OthelloHowever strong the emotional stance of Othello's prejudices may be, love is the most powerful emotion and, ironically, the emotion that leads to the greatest vulnerability. Loves of all kinds are tested in tragedy, and ultimately everyone fails to remedy the horrible situation. Marital love for Othello and Desdemona serves as both heaven and hell on earth. As Othello describes by saying: If I should die now, I should be very happy now; for I fear my soul has its content so absolute that no other comfort like that succeeds in an unknown destiny. (act 2.1 188-191) This statement provides mixed messages that suggest happiness and tiredness for the future. Susan Snyder cited the same irony in Othello's statement "...Othello celebrates his peak of joy, yet so markedly does his invocations of death and fear make us apprehensive" ("Beyond the Comedy" Critical Interpretations 24) . Emilia's love for her husband, Iago, leaves her with nothing but regrets and deep despair. Emilia, out of love for her husband Iago, betrays Desdemona and steals her precious handkerchief. Emilia does this "to please Iago's fancy" (3.3 lines 290-295). By the time Emilia realizes her terrible mistake, Desdemona is dead, which may be partly due to Emilia's doubts. Cassio's love and admiration for Othello leaves him constantly striving to regain Othello's love and respect. Even after being demoted by Othello, Cassio still loves and shows the utmost respect for Othello saying, "I would rather sue to be despised than deceive / so good a commander with... so drunken an officer." Love is the central emotional attitude in the play Othello. However, love does not help the characters solve their problems. Feelings of insecurity, middle of the card. Mooring in an evil Moor…”(Introduction, Critical Essays, 2). This is exactly what Shakespeare wanted to demonstrate, that love can turn into hatred and admiration can turn into jealousy. Above all, Shakespeare proved that everything what is good in life can turn into something bad. Othello is a tragedy about human nature and relationships. One critic wrote that the love of Othello and Desdemona is like the love of Adam and Eve before and after the fall. (Barthelemy, Introduction Critical Essays 12) This is true because Othello commits a horrible act out of jealousy and insecurity. Yet he learns from his mistakes and regrets his actions. Shakespeare, through Othello, reminds humans of how vulnerable they truly are and that they must accept themselves and others as they are.