Why does Iago want the napkin?
As Emilia holds the hankerchief, she reflects that Iago "hath a hundred times wooed me to steal it" Why do you think Iago might want to steal Desdemona's hankerchief? Write your prediction in your journal.
What indications are there in the text that this seemingly insignificant object will prove to be of greater importance later on?
Lines 302-321 present an exchange between Iago and Emilia. Act it out in partners, and decide how they speak to each other. Decide also, what kind of marriage they have. Explain why, and perform it to indicate this.
In lines 323-325, Iago discusses jealousy. He says it; "trifles light as air, are to the jealous confirmations strong as proofs of holy writ" Do you agree with this based on your own experiences? Discuss in groups of three.
Proof- In pairs
Othello greets Iago's comment about the hankerchief with 'Now I do see 'tis true" Yet, Othello had asked for 'ocular truth'. Discuss how Iago managed to manipulate Othello into accepting his word.
Scene three ends with Iago saying: "I am your own forever" What does this mean, beyond a promise of loyal service (in the context of the scene) and why is it significant ?
The Myth of the Hankerchief
In scene 4, lines 51-71 could almost read like a fairy tale for young children. Rewrite it in groups of three, and read it for the class as if it is one.
What if? In different groups of three, discuss what would have occured if Desdemona had told Othello the truth at this point, that she had accidentally lost the hankerchief? Each person must act out a part (Desdemona, Emilia, Othello) and speculate how the scene might have played out.
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