Why did Desdemona fall in love with Othello Desdemona s love for Othello is pure and brave in the play Othello She breaks all barriers of color and class She loves his heart not his face Her love grows from sympathy and admiration It is true love born from deep respect and emotion Love through Stories Othello wins Desdemona s heart through his stories He speaks of battles dangers and strange lands She listens with a greedy ear He says She loved me for the dangers I had passed His courage and pain touch her soul She loves his noble heart not his fame Admiration for His Heroism Desdemona admires Othello s bravery and wisdom She says I saw Othello s visage in his mind She sees beauty in his spirit His honesty and self-control attract her She loves the man who fought hardship but stayed kind Her love is