After reading the Decameron, Othello, and 1001 Nights, I have noticed that though the women in each of these stories have very similar roles, they are displayed in very contrasting lights. The function of women in the Middle East was to be possessed by men and to honor them by staying faithful no matter what the consequence. If this fidelity was broken, the value and superiority of the man was decreased, thus deeming the woman evil and untrustworthy. The women portrayed in these three tales all share the typical inferior role, though some are held in a higher regard than usual for the circumstance. Their behavior is also widely contrasting, as some are eternally faithful while some jump into the arms of another man the first change they get.
More will be here in a few days. It's lacking a lot. Had a very long long weekend. :/
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