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.
She found a handkerchief, and iago wanted her to copy it.
Iago's wife Emilia.
Iago offers the handkerchief as the supposed proof of Desdemona's infidelity.
She confirms without any prompting, that Cassio gave the handkerchief to her, thus corroborating Iago's accusation that Desdemona gave it to Cassio
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.
She found a handkerchief, and iago wanted her to copy 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.
Iago's wife Emilia.
Iago offers the handkerchief as the supposed proof of Desdemona's infidelity.
She confirms without any prompting, that Cassio gave the handkerchief to her, thus corroborating Iago's accusation that Desdemona gave it to Cassio
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 he hears Emilia say that she stole the handkerchief and gave it to Iago.
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.
Iago brings Othello his handkerchief that Othello has given Desdemona and tells him it was in Cassio's house.
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.
Iago brings Othello his handkerchief that Othello has given Desdemona and tells him it was in Cassio's house.
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.