Iago offers the handkerchief as the supposed proof of Desdemona's infidelity.
Emilia stole it for him.
Othello
Desdemona's handkerchief, given to her as a wedding present from Othello, is a symbol of something precious between Desdemona and Othello.
In Shakespeare's "Othello," the handkerchief symbolizes love, fidelity, and the trust between Othello and Desdemona. Given to Desdemona by Othello as a token of his love, its loss and misinterpretation become pivotal in the plot. Iago uses the handkerchief to manipulate Othello into believing Desdemona has been unfaithful, ultimately leading to tragedy. Thus, the handkerchief represents both the fragility of trust and the destructive power of jealousy.
Iago brings Othello his handkerchief that Othello has given Desdemona and tells him it was in Cassio's house.
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.
Emilia stole it for him.
Othello
Desdemona's handkerchief, given to her as a wedding present from Othello, is a symbol of something precious between Desdemona and Othello.
In Shakespeare's "Othello," the handkerchief symbolizes love, fidelity, and the trust between Othello and Desdemona. Given to Desdemona by Othello as a token of his love, its loss and misinterpretation become pivotal in the plot. Iago uses the handkerchief to manipulate Othello into believing Desdemona has been unfaithful, ultimately leading to tragedy. Thus, the handkerchief represents both the fragility of trust and the destructive power of jealousy.
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.
Iago brings Othello his handkerchief that Othello has given Desdemona and tells him it was in Cassio's house.
Iago brings Othello his handkerchief that Othello has given Desdemona and tells him it was in Cassio's house.
The handkerchief in Shakespeare's "Othello" symbolizes love, fidelity, and trust between Othello and Desdemona. It is a token Othello gave to Desdemona, representing their relationship; its loss and subsequent misappropriation by Iago become pivotal in fueling Othello's jealousy and insecurities. The handkerchief ultimately serves as a catalyst for the tragic unraveling of Othello's trust in Desdemona, illustrating how manipulation and misunderstanding can lead to catastrophic consequences.
Bianca does; Cassio wanted her to make a copy and so gave it to her.
Othello is often referred to as the "tragedy of the handkerchief" because the handkerchief serves as a crucial symbol in the play, representing fidelity and trust between Othello and Desdemona. Iago manipulates its significance, using it to convince Othello of Desdemona's infidelity. The handkerchief's role highlights themes of jealousy, betrayal, and the tragic consequences of misplaced trust, ultimately leading to Othello's downfall. Its importance underscores how a seemingly innocuous object can catalyze devastating events in the narrative.
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.