Othello

Act I Scene 3

To whom does Desdemona own her obedience? (lines 181-189)

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Desdemona has to walk a fine line here. She ows her obedience to both her father and now her husband. She is trying to say that she ows obedience more to her husband.

My noble father, I do perceive here a divided duty. To you I am bound for life and education. My life and education both do learn me 185How to respect you. You are the lord of duty. I am hitherto your daughter. But here’s my husband.