Othello began as one of Venice's most popular and respected generals, so much so that the Duke of Cyprus asked Othello to lead the battle against the Turks, "Valiant Othello, we must employ you directly against the enemy Ottoman general” (Othello 762). In addition to being a respected general, Othello was also known to be very calm under pressure; he did not hide from Barbanzio and was very calm in the defend himself when Barbanzio accused him of drugging his daughter or using magic to make her fall in love with him, even if women came usually treated as if they were inferior to men. Othello also let Desdemona express her opinions and always tried to put her needs before his