In the Shakespeare play "Othello" Desdemona is the daughter of Brabantio, and she is the wife of the general and the Moor, Othello. Desdemona betrayed her family by marrying the Moor, according to her father. Desdemona is also loved by Roderigo, who almost killed himself over not being able to have Desdemona.
Desdemona is a strong woman, she married the man she loved without her father's approval, showing her tremendous courage. She also chooses to go off to war in order to be with her husband, Othello. The most significant act by her so far is standing up to Iago. No one had stood up to Iago before, but Desdemona had the courage to defend Emilia and many other women.
Iago was degraded his wife Emilia right in front of her eyes. Iago sets a very low bar for being a gentleman, but this is the lowest he has gone. Not only does Iago bring down his wife he starts to bring down all women. This is when Desdemona steps in and finally says no to Iago. Desdemona stop the bully for the day, but now Desdemona has a giant target on his her back, and Iago has a bow and many arrows.
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