The true test of a person's strength is marriage. Throughout the play Othello, Desdemona is seen as a strong, independent woman with a sharp tongue and the ability to stand up for herself. She defies the stereotypical mold of a 17th century wife and is not simply an obedient servant to Othello, but a strong life partner with her own ideas and personality. Her passionate, but rushed, affair with the Moor, Othello, offers readers the opportunity to discover whether or not Desdemona's strength allows her to achieve her supergoal in the entire play: maintaining a happy and loving relationship with her husband , or if his strength becomes an obstacle. In the first scene where Shakespeare introduces the character of Desdemona, a tense and intimidating tone has already been set. The scene opens on Othello's trial; a trial that readers know can potentially decide the fate of the two lovers. The scene is also the first crucial one for achieving Desdemona's supergoal, because it represents the harsh transition of loyalty from Desdemona's father to her husband, Othello. Since readers have not yet met Desdemona at the beginning of the scene, they have no idea what to expect, but her first long speech before the court immediately establishes her personality: My noble father, I perceive here a division of duty. I am tied to you for life and education. My life and my education teach me how to respect you: you are the lord of duty; I am your daughter so far. But here is my husband; and as much duty as my mother has shown you, preferring you to her father, so much defiance that I can profess Two to the Moor my lord (I.iii.18...... half of the card . ..... to be mad, The Willow's song. Willow's song mirrors Desdemona's situation with her husband, as Othello's anger (brought about by Desdemona's resilience) is ultimately what ends the relationship maintaining a strong relationship with Othello however, the her innate and persistent personality hinders happiness in the relationship. Even in the few moments before her death, her strength is not abandoned and she admits that she "does not deserve it" (IV.i.336). to achieve her supergoal, Shakespeare does not allow her to abandon her personality None of the characters in the play are written in such a way as to change themselves, regardless of the circumstances shows that Shakespeare believes that no one should sacrifice who they are for the sake of love..