Examples Of Emilia's Faulty In Othello

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Within the play Othello, Emilia’s faulty decision to concede Desdemona’s handkerchief to her husband Iago cements the fate of Othello, Desdemona, and Roderigo as it is the final object of proof that the three require to take action against their perceived offenders. Although Emilia made frequent claims to know the true nature of men, and teased Desdemona’s naivete regarding her husband, Emilia submissively chooses to turn over the handkerchief to her husband once he has demanded it without a true explanation for why he wants it. She is aware of the torment that it’s loss will cause her mistress, since it is a valued possession, but she underestimates importance and the impact it could have with the couple. Once Othello believes that Desdemona

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