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- Desdemona is an innocent. She has not got a drop of cynicism in her. She loves Othello completely and without reservation, even to the extent of trying to get him acquitted of murdering her.
- Emilia seems much older than Desdemona, although she may not actually be that much older. It is probably more of a case of the effects of living near Iago too much. She is cynical about men, and cynical about love. But despite her cynicism, she is not prepared for the horrible use to which Iago puts the handkerchief she steals. She was not aware of just how deep her husband's evil went.
- Bianca is a prostitute, and is very simply what she pretends to be. She is genuine without being naïve.
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In Othello how does Bianca get Desdemona's handkerchief?
Bianca finds the handkerchief in Cassio's bedroom.When Desdemona drops her handkerchief, her lady in waiting, Emilia, finds it and gives it to her husband, the conniving Iago, who wants it for reasons Emilia does not know.Iago plants the handkerchief in Cassio's room so it appears that Cassio and Desdemona have been sleeping with one another. The purpose of this is to upset Othello so Iago can get his revenge on Othello for not promoting him.Bianca finds the handkerchief in Cassio's room and accuses Cassio of sleeping with someone other than herself. Cassio truly does not know where the handkerchief came from and merely wishes for Bianca to copy the embroidery from the handkerchief.When Othello finds out that Cassio has possession of the handkerchief, he is incensed.
What is the role in the handkerchief in Othello?
It gives Othello the ocular "proof" that he's looking for from Iago ever since his jealousy is sparked. Othello gave it to Desdemona once they began seeing each other and he believes that if she ever lost it that she would no longer be devoted to him. He knocks it out of her hand during an argument, Emilia picks it up and gives it to her husband Iago. He then places it in Cassio's room and he gives it to Bianca who then throws it back at Cassio (saying that she doesn't want the trifles of another woman) while Othello is watching him (just as Iago wanted) and Othello takes this as meaning that Desdemona gave the hankerchief to Cassio, Cassio gave to Bianca, and Bianca gave it back because she didn't want a token that was given to him from another woman.
How did Othello die?
Desdemona is killed by Othello, Iago kills Emilia (his wife) as Emilia reveals that Desdemona has been falsely accused of adultery and then Othello kills himself rather than live with what he has done. In Act V, Cassio kills Roderigo after Roderigo attempts to stab Cassio (he wants Cassio dead so that he can keep Othello and Desdemona from leaving the country, and get closer to Desdemona, whom he loves from afar). Unfortunately, instead of Roderigo's sword penetrating Cassio's flesh, he finds that Cassio has armor on, and stabs Roderigo back.
Why did Desdemona produce the handkerchief?
She didn't. She couldn't. Othello asked her to but she couldn't produce it. Why? because her maid Emilia had stolen it and given it to Iago, who is Emelia's husband.
What hope does desdemona cling to in scene 4?
Her servant, Emilia, tells Othello that Desdemona has not done anything scandalous. Emilia goes further to say that if Desdemona is not an honest, chaste, and true wife, then such person exists.
How does cassio die in Othello?
Rodrigo is stabbed by cassio and killed. Bianca does not die.
Which characters die in Othello?
Desdemona, Othello, Emilia and Roderigo.
How many woman are in Othello?
Two, Desdemona and Emilia.
In Othello who escorts Desdemona to Cyprus?
Iago and Emilia.
Who does desdemona go for advice about what to do about Othello's accusations?
Desdemona goes to Lago for advice about what to do about Othello's accusations. This is when Othello asks Emilia to go and find Desdemona while accusing her of harlotry.
What was shakespeares purpose in including emilia in Othello?
Emilia is an earthy contrast to the romantic Desdemona.
Who kills who in the play Othello?
Othello kills Desdemona. Iago kills Roderigo and Emilia.
What does the discussion between Desdemona and emilia?
These characters are from the play, Othello.
In Othello was Emilia Desdemona's attendant or servant?
Roderigo
Why did Othello ask Emilia about Cassio's affair with Desdemona?
He sees her as Desdemona's friend and thinks she will know the truth.
What does the discussion between Desdemona and emilia show about their relationship?
Othello and Desdemona are deeply in love with each other, even though they are very different. Othello has led a life of adventure; Desdemona has hardly been outside her house. Othello is middle-aged; Desdemona is in he late teens or early twenties. Othello is a foreigner who has won his place by merit; Desdemona is from an important Venetian family and has her social status by birth. Othello is dark-skinned; Desdemona is pale. Othello is also very humble, which makes him feel that he is unwarrantably lucky to have the love of a woman like Desdemona. This virtue should enhance their relationship, but it is unfortunately also the chink in Othello's armour through which Iago attacks, making Othello feel that Desdemona must also consider him unworthy of her love.
In Othello how does Bianca get Desdemona's handkerchief?
Bianca finds the handkerchief in Cassio's bedroom.When Desdemona drops her handkerchief, her lady in waiting, Emilia, finds it and gives it to her husband, the conniving Iago, who wants it for reasons Emilia does not know.Iago plants the handkerchief in Cassio's room so it appears that Cassio and Desdemona have been sleeping with one another. The purpose of this is to upset Othello so Iago can get his revenge on Othello for not promoting him.Bianca finds the handkerchief in Cassio's room and accuses Cassio of sleeping with someone other than herself. Cassio truly does not know where the handkerchief came from and merely wishes for Bianca to copy the embroidery from the handkerchief.When Othello finds out that Cassio has possession of the handkerchief, he is incensed.
