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A 3 page paper that takes the form of citing 12 lines from Act III, Scene 4 of Othello and offering interpretation of their meaning. No additional sources. cited.
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tremendously important to Othello as a symbol of Desdemonas virtue and faithfulness. Iago has already related numerous lies concerning its significance, saying that Desdemona has given it to Cassio. 2.
Othello relates the handkerchiefs history: "That handkerchief/Did an Egyptian to my mother give...but if she lost it/Or made a gift of it, my fathers eye should hold her loathed (III.4.57-61).
This speech gives the handkerchief mystical significance, as it can also be seen as representing Othellos exotic heritage, a legacy that he repudiated by becoming both Christian and a
Venetian citizen. Othello and Desdemona argue over the location of the handkerchief, with Othello insisting that Desdemona immediately produce it. Desdemona, on the other hand, dismisses the handkerchief and
says: 3. "Come, come;/Youll never meet a more sufficient man" (III.4.90), referring to Cassio. Desdemonas diligent pursuit of Cassios suit makes her looking exceedingly guilty. It is clear that
Iagos plan is working. While the evidence of unfaithfulness provided by the handkerchief is extremely circumstantial, within the context of the play, that is, Iagos lies and Desdemonas protestations, Shakespeare
makes it believable that Othello could be swayed to murder by so little. Othello exits in a rage when Desdemona persists in her defense of Cassio and does not go
immediately to fetch the handkerchief. Emilia, Desdemonas maid and Iagos wife, comments: 4. "Is not this man jealous?" (III.4.99). Emilia sees what Desdemona has denied, which is that Othellos mood
is due to jealousy and that it makes no sense. 5. Desdemona replies: "I neer saw this before/Sure, theres some wonder in this handkerchief:/I am most unhappy in the loss
of it" (III.4.100-101). Desdemona admits that Emilia is right and bemoans the loss of the handkerchief. 6. Emilia replies: "Tis not a year or two shows us a man:
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