Even if two people are friends, that doesn't mean they are alike. In William Shakespeare's Othello, Emilia and Desdemona, the wives of the main characters, are faced with numerous decisions and arguments that mark distinct differences and similarities between them. Emilia and Desdemona are very similar but also very different, depending on the traits and ideas they compare or contrast. Both Desdemona and Emilia are faithful to their husbands, but in different ways. They are also both the wives of high-ranking men in the military and are considered high society. Emilia and Desdemona have conflicting ideas about men and women. Emilia believes that men disrespect women, allowing women to cheat on men, opposing Desdemona's idea that women don't cheat. Desdemona is more reserved and does not fight Othello when he harms her, unlike Emilia who fights for equality and women's rights. However, when Iago's plan is discovered, Emilia is no longer loyal to Iago, but rather disgusted. As wives, they were both unaware of what was happening; their ignorance proved them right...