Othello

Why does desdemona continue to continue the banter with Iago despite his harsh words?

Act 2 scene 1

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Desdemona is no slouch. She is an intelligent woman who knows misogyny when she hears it. She puts up an argument for the premise of it. Of course she does not hope to change Iago's attitude but at least her voice was heard.