Actions in Othello

Throughout the beginning of the novel, Desdemona and Emilia become more than just acquaintances when they bonded over the annoyances of marriage and men. They took a liking for each other, and ultimately became very close. However, this is all irrelevant when in the presence of Iago. See Iago, Emilias husband, is the antagonist in the play, one of the cruelest men in all of Shakespeare’s writings. Iago demands actions from Emilia, and Emilia submissively gives it to him, in hopes of being reciprocated in love. Iago requests for Emilia to steal a scarf Othello had gotten Desdemona, to which she obliged. This action, though seemingly insignificant at first, was the cause of Desdemona's death. Othello questioned Desdemona, wondering where the scarf was located, which she could not fine because it was stolen by Emilia. This action