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Desdemona's Treachery In Othello

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Othello is a scary and fierce warrior, his love for Desdemona makes him weak and lose control. One of the ways Othello shows his love for Desdemona is by giving her his sacred handkerchief that was passed on to him by his mother. Since it is the first gift that he gave Desdemona, it symbolizes his love. However, if the handkerchief were ever to be lost or given, it would imply that Desdemona has lost her chastity. It can be implied how important is it to Othello by how furious he was when he was Castillo with it, although, of course it was Iago who set them up. The handkerchief is not only important due to what it symbolizes but also it Is what convinces Othello of Desdemona’s treachery. It can be seen how it was the tipping point for Othello
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