Othello

Hanoi university of foreign studies
English department
Name: Truong Hoai Thu
Class: FA10-2000
Introduction to English Literature
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THEME: Why is getting ahold of Desdemona’s handkerchief so important to Iago? Could he have succeeded in destroying Othello without it? Why or why not?
Answer:

One of the key factors constructing the success of the Shakespeare’s “Othello” is the appearance of no character but a small object, the Desdemona’s handkerchief. Admittedly, the Desdemona’s handkerchief plays an indispensable role in the whole Iago’s trick. So without it, Iago could never succeed in manipulating and destroying Othello.
Being the symbol of love, the Desdemona’s handkerchief is also the cause leading to a tragic end of a love story. It was the first gift that Desdemona received from Othello. She takes a loving care of it and always keeps it about her as a symbol of Othello’s love. Also, the handkerchief is v...