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Evvie72

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How does Othellos mistaken belief that Cassio is slain (V, i, 2734) affectthe outcome of the play?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Summarize the events that lead to Iagos unmasking.
 
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Answer to Question 1


  • When Desdemona asks for Cassio to be summoned to prove that she didnt give him the handkerchief, Othello tells her Cassio is dead.



When she weeps at this news, he is enraged and proceeds to smother her.

Answer to Question 2


  • In response to Emilias horrified questioning, Othello, after killing Desdemona, says that it was Iago who told him she had been unfaithful with Cassio, to whom she had given her handkerchief. Emilia tells him that she had filched the handkerchief, after Iagos repeated urging, when Desdemona had dropped it.




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