(5. 2. 3-6)This obligation derives from the Elizabethan view of relationships, according to which women are possessed by men as objects. Although Othello, in his final moments with Desdemona, speaks of her in words that create images of beauty, in the end he knows that she must be killed. Othello feels that because she is his property, he is the only man who has control over how she is treated. Othello's authority over Desdemona and his willingness to accept the role of the perfect woman lead to the expected relationships in which women are dominated by their men. The women in the play all have very different, strong and powerful personalities and all mean well, but they tend to be trampled upon by the men they are associated with. William Shakespeare provides his critical opinion on male/female relationships in the Elizabethan era, within the play Othello. Emilia struggles to please Iago while he does not recognize her efforts. Bianca seeks Cassio's affection, but is constantly mocked and called a whore. Desdemona is owned by Othello, as she accepts the typical role of an Elizabethan wife. Overall, women everywhere should free themselves from men who strangle them and prevent them from reaching their full potential, like women in entertainment. Ultimately, we should listen to Malala Yousafzai when she says that women are powerful, and take these words into consideration so that women