There are several reasons why we sympathize with Othello. The first one is the sense we get of his character when we first encounter him. Although he is a successful military commander, he is also surprisingly humble. Rather than thinking he has some right to Desdemona or to his position, we see him struggling to deserve them.
Next, we have a sense that his love for Desdemona is genuine and deep, based on real love...
There are several reasons why we sympathize with Othello. The first one is the sense we get of his character when we first encounter him. Although he is a successful military commander, he is also surprisingly humble. Rather than thinking he has some right to Desdemona or to his position, we see him struggling to deserve them.
Next, we have a sense that his love for Desdemona is genuine and deep, based on real love for her character and mutual sympathy; he states:
She loved me for the dangers I had pass'd,
And I loved her that she did pity them.
Next, we sympathize with him because he overcomes adversity and racial discrimination with bravery and honor. His character is open, noble, and trusting. Not only is he a brave soldier, but a loyal and generous commander.
As we see the machinations of Iago begin to play upon his weaknesses, we do not condemn Othello, but pity him. We see him as a decent character manipulated by someone clever and evil, who at the end of the play, is horrified by how Iago repaid his trust.
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