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To Othello, a lady's handkerchief is a token of her loyalty. To this Moor, led by blind passions, superstitions and misguidance, the possibility for a chance of a lady's handkerchief being misplaced or lost does not occure and even if it occurs, not acceptable. That is why this unimportant matter of a handkerchief becomes important to him.

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Who gave the handkerchief to Othello's mother?

A Witch, fortune teller


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.


Who made the handkerchief that Othello inherited from his mother?

We don't know who made it. An Egyptian sorcerer gave it to Othello's mother as a charm. Othello, in turn, gave it to Desdemona to insure her fidelity.


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 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.

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Why is the handkerchief so important to Othello?

Iago offers the handkerchief as the supposed proof of Desdemona's infidelity.


How did Othello get the handkerchief in Othello?

Emilia stole it for him.


What Shakespeare tragedy has a handkerchief?

Othello


What was the symbolism of desdemona's handkerchief?

Desdemona's handkerchief, given to her as a wedding present from Othello, is a symbol of something precious between Desdemona and Othello.


What does Othello want?

Iago brings Othello his handkerchief that Othello has given Desdemona and tells him it was in Cassio's house.


What proof does Othello want?

Iago brings Othello his handkerchief that Othello has given Desdemona and tells him it was in Cassio's house.


Who had the handkerchief at the end of act 3 and why in he book ohello?

At the end of Act 3 in Shakespeare's Othello, the handkerchief is in Bianca's possession. She is a courtesan who receives it from Cassio. The handkerchief is significant because it was a gift from Othello to Desdemona and serves as a key plot point in the play as Iago uses it to manipulate Othello's emotions.


What was the secret of the handkerchief?

The secret of the handkerchief in Shakespeare's play "Othello" is that it is planted by Iago in Cassio's possession to manipulate Othello and fuel his jealousy towards Desdemona. Othello believes the handkerchief is proof of Desdemona's infidelity, leading to tragic consequences.


Who gave the handkerchief to Othello's mother?

A Witch, fortune teller


What thing did emilia gie to iago and what did iago intend to do with it?

She found a handkerchief, and iago wanted her to copy it.


In the story Othello who takes the handkerchief to iago?

Iago's wife Emilia.


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.