Act 3 Scene 4

• Who is concerned about Othello's behavior in Act 3, Scene 4?

  Desdemona
• What does Othello demand to see from Desdemona?

  The handkerchief he gave her
• How does Othello's jealousy manifest in Act 3, Scene 4?

  He becomes increasingly agitated
• What role does Iago play in the scene?

  He manipulates both Othello and Desdemona
• What does Othello interpret Desdemona's "moist hand" as?

  A sign of lust and promiscuity
• What does the analysis of Othello's fixation on Desdemona's body suggest?

  It foreshadows his obsession with infidelity
• How does Othello's belief in stereotypes affect his perception of Desdemona?

  He adopts stereotypes of black people
• What does the handkerchief symbolize for Othello?

  Fidelity and a promise of loyalty
• How does Iago plan to use the handkerchief?

  As a tool of destruction
• What does the delicate nature of the handkerchief reflect?

  The fragile nature of Othello and Desdemona's relationship
• Who has the handkerchief passed around to?

  Othello, Desdemona, Emilia, Cassio, Bianca, Iago
• What does Othello's story about the handkerchief reflect?

  Renaissance fascination with the exotic and supernatural
• How does Emilia critique gender dynamics in her quote about men and women?

  She compares men to predators consuming women
• What does Emilia's perspective on relationships contrast with?

  Desdemona's naivety
• What violent imagery does Emilia use to describe men's treatment of women?

  "Belched" reflects violence against women
• What does Emilia believe about marriage?

  It is not based on love and affection
• How does Emilia's view of men differ from Iago's?

  She critiques men's predatory nature
• What does the handkerchief's loss signify for Othello?

  His perception of Desdemona's betrayal