With this in mind, I will add that my Shakespeare professor stated that Shakespeare was not great due to the beauty of the language in which he wrote, for he wrote in the ordinary language of the time, but because his literature reflected Christian values. Servants' Hearts Isabella in Measure for Measure and Desdemona in Othello possess the qualities of a servant's heart,but both fail to be truthful. Both Isabella and Desdemona are courteous. Both characters display submissiveness and obedience. Isabella and Desdemona both manifest humility.
Love is a virtue of both individuals.
Isabella discloses her love for her brother not only in words but in deeds. Desdemona also demonstrates her love for Othello in both words and actions. Both Isabella and Desdemona fall, however, when they are untruthful. The outcome of these virtues in Isabella and Desdemona is quite different. Desdemona, however, is murdered by her husband not because of any fault on her part, but because of the misunderstanding and failure of Othello.