Honor Killing

I believe that the score of Desdemona was an honor killing. Othello thought that Desdemona brought him dishonor and gave him a bad composition. While Othello was manipulated into murdering Desdemona, he was the one that had the physical choice. Iago constantly agreed with Othello, saying that Othello should kill Desdemona. This influenced Othellos decision, but it was ultimately Othello that chose why he should or shouldnt kill Desdemona. His choice was based rancid of his own reputation. He loved Desdemona, but after one rumor he fixed to murder her because of what others would think.He believes she must die, else shell betray more men V, ii, 6 and he later admits that he is almost persuaded justice to gift her sword V, ii, 16-17. He tells Desdemona to think on her sins, trying to get her to realize that he would kill her for having an encounter V, ii, 43. When he thought to kill Cassio, however, he was seeking revenge. He asked Iago, how shall I murder him IV, i, 136. It is m ore contemplated and decided than Desdemona. The contrasts between his thoughts on the two were considerable. Othellos immediate thought about Cassio was kill him but he was more torn up about Desdemona.When explaining why he killed her to Emilia, he said she turnd to folly, and she was a bawd V, iii, 146. He didnt care to listen to Desdemona. Othello killed her because he thought there was no other behavior to repair his reputation. He couldnt live with the shame of an unfaithful wife. It was his honor versus his love, and he chose honor. This turns out to be the main theme of the story. If reputation were not a factor, Desdemona would not be dead. In the end of Othello, reputation trumps all else. Othello killed Desdemona out of shame, making the murder an honor killing.