Today in class I will be discussion Othello Act 4 and 5. Act 4 and 5 are very dramatic sections of the play. The topics for the discussion will be 1)different views on marriage and 2)symbolism
I will focus on How does Othello’s character and language change during the course of the play? In Act 5, Scene 3, Desdemona asks Emilia about unfaithful women and committing adultery. What is Emilia’s response? Compare Desdemona and Emilia’s views on marriage. What is the symbol of Desdemona’s handkerchief? Is the handkerchief important in the play? The last question will be supported by Impertinent Trifling: Desdemona’s Handkerchief by Harry Berger Jr.