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Iago intends to use the handkerchief as a key piece of evidence to manipulate Othello into believing that Desdemona is unfaithful. By planting the handkerchief, which was given to Desdemona by Othello, in Cassio's possession, Iago aims to provoke Othello’s jealousy and rage, ultimately driving him to take drastic actions against Desdemona and Cassio. This deception is central to Iago's broader scheme of revenge and betrayal throughout the play.

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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.


What thing does emilia find and give to lago intend to do with it?

Emilia finds Desdemona's handkerchief and unknowingly gives it to Iago. Iago intends to use the handkerchief as false evidence to manipulate Othello into believing that Desdemona has been unfaithful.


In the story Othello who takes the handkerchief to iago?

Iago's wife Emilia.


Why is the handkerchief so important to Othello?

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


How does Bianca's return with the handkerchief help Iago?

She confirms without any prompting, that Cassio gave the handkerchief to her, thus corroborating Iago's accusation that Desdemona gave it to Cassio


Why does Iago want Desdemonas handkerchief?

Iago wants Desdemona's handkerchief because it serves as a crucial piece of evidence to manipulate Othello into believing that Desdemona is unfaithful. The handkerchief, a gift from Othello, symbolizes their love and trust; by obtaining it, Iago aims to create doubt and jealousy in Othello's mind. This manipulation is part of Iago's broader scheme to destroy Othello and achieve his own ambitions.


When does Othello have his epiphany?

When he hears Emilia say that she stole the handkerchief and gave it to Iago.


How is iago able to prove that cassio had Desdemona's handkerchief?

They overhear a conversation between Cassio and Bianca in which Bianca produces the handkerchief and demands to know why Cassio is giving her another woman's handkerchief. This proves that Cassio had the handkerchief and gave it away.


What does Othello want?

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


What does emilia tell Othello in Othello?

Emilia tells Othello several things but the most notable are, in the order they appear in the play: That it can't be possible that Desdemona is cheating on him, and that someone must be telling him lies.It was Emilia who had found the handkerchief and given it to Iago. Emilia puts together the whole story, and attempts to tell it to Othello.Desdemona loved Othello and was faithful and loyal.


What proof does Othello want?

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


How does Shakespeare use Desdemona's handkerchief dramatically and symbolically?

Dramatically, the handkerchief is a MacGuffin; it is an object which keeps the plot going because of the pursuit of it. Iago gets possession of it then implants the suggestion in Othello's mind that Desdemona has given it away. Othello's pursuit of it becomes his pursuit of evidence to prove adultery. In the end it also is the object which unmasks Iago and brings about the horrible realization of the truth in Othello. The handkerchief symbolizes Othello and Desdemona's love and wedded bliss. He gave it to Desdemona as he gave her his love and asked her to be his wife. Later Iago makes him believe that she has given the handkerchief to Cassio, symbolizing her giving her love and her body sexually to Cassio, which should have been between her and Othello. Finally it is revealed that the handkerchief was stolen, symbolizing that Iago has stolen Othello's love for Desdemona and replaced it with hate, and has stolen their marital happiness from them.