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1. Othello Seminar By: Andrea, Grace, Marissa, and Vanessa Examining the role of Emilia

2. Table of Contents Brief Introduction 1 Contrast : Emilia VS Desdemona 02 Impact & Influence 03 Death & Redemption 04

3. Introduction

4. Emilia was a pivotal character in Othello. From her personality that differs from the ideal standard of the time, to her impact to the storyline, leading up to her death. Thesis

5. An Overview of Emilia Wife of Iago Attendant and friend of Emilia V ery opinionated, headstrong compared to other women Not afraid to speak against her husband Believed that everyone should be free to choose what they want to do

6. Contrast and Comparison 01 Emilia and Desdemona

7. Emilia’s Traits Enlightened Brave 04 05 04 Outspoken

8. Desdemona ’s Traits 1. Obedient 2. Optimistic mindset 3. Naive

9. Emilia and Desdemona’s Similarities Loyal Honorable Had a sense of pride

10. - Emilia, (4.3.105-109) Their wives have sense like them. They see, and smell, And have their palates both for sweet and sour, As husbands have. What is it that they do When they change us for others? Is it sport?

11. Impact & Influence 02 How Emilia impacted several characters and influenced the story

12. Emilia’s Role Knowledge + Intelligence Her wisdom ensured she was always on the right track Helped guide Emilia. Emotional Resilience Consistently calm and held together Never got overly upset or angry. Speaking out against Men in the 1600s Not afraid to go against the normal stereotype of women Openly explains her negative opinions on men.

13. The Marriage of Iago and Emilia Marriage Disharmony Relationship was not balanced from the start. There was a lack of trust on both sides Jealousy Iago showed some jealousy after hearing rumours about Emilia sleeping with Othello Weak Ties and Love Both sides showed no apparent love for each other and did not represent what a marriage between two people should be like. Irony Othello completely underestimated his wife, leading to his own downfall.

14. Love vs Duty Wifely duty A woman in the 1600s Combined Obligations

15. Love vs Duty Cont. Consequences of resistance Developing friendship

16. Who did Emilia Serve? OR Constantly showed support and care Gave words of wisdom Warned her about the wrongs of men Stayed loyal from the beginning to her death Never fully trusted her husband Aware that her husband was deceitful Defended Desdemona when Iago bashed her Showed some loyalty with the handkerchief DESDEMONA IAGO

17. “But jealous souls will not be assured so; They are not ever jealous for the cause, But jealous for they are jealous; ‘tis a monster Begot upon itself, born of itself.” (3.4.180-183)

18. Her Impact Wisdom Sharing her experiences and wisdom with Desdemona. Gives Desdemona advice that foreshadows future events in the play. Handkerchief Significance of stealing the handkerchief to the plot. What happened after giving the handkerchief to Iago? Redemption? Being honest in the face of controversy without a second thought. Ends with both her and Othello dying.

19. Death & Redemption 03 Was Emilia’s death deserved or did she prove her worth in the end?

20. “O thou dull Moor, that handkerchief thou speak’st/ of/ I found by fortune, and did give my husband-/ For often, with a solemn earnestness/ (More than indeed belong’d to such a trifle),/ He begg’d of me to steal’t.” (5.2.267-272)

21. The Handkerchief Importance to plot Emilia giving it to Iago Backstory Validity

22. Viewing Both Sides Betrayal Redemption Siding with Iago Not returning the handkerchief Her ignorance Finding Desdemona’s body Exposing Iago for his crimes in front of Othello then also in front of Iago

23. The Death of Emilia Did she deserve to die? Iago’s part Could it have been prevented? 3 2 1

24. What If… 3. Emilia didn’t give Iago the handkerchief? 1. Emilia lived? Would she start a new life? Stay with Iago? Would Othello still have died? Would Othello and Desdemona’s relationship be different? Effects on Iago’s plan 2. Emilia actually had an affair with Othello? Would his plan still have worked? What would their relationship be like? 4. Emilia lived in the 21st century? How do you think she’d live? What changes would there be in her personality?

25. Works Cited Vick, Q. (n.d.). Compare and Contrast the Characters Desdemona and Emilia in the play Othello.docx . Academia.edu. https://www.academia.edu/34721186/Compare_and_Contrast_the_Characters_Desdemona_and_Emilia_in_the_play_Othello_docx. Walter, Elise. “Desdemona and Emilia: Female Friendship in Shakespeare's Othello.” Shakespeare & Beyond , 8 Oct. 2019, shakespeareandbeyond.folger.edu/2019/10/08/desdemona-emilia-female-friendship-othello/. “Othello Essays & Paper Examples.” Custom Essay Meister , 19 May 2021, www.customessaymeister.com/customessays/Othello/11274.htm. “What Is the Great Difference between Desdemona and Emilia?” Q&A , ivypanda.com/q/what-is-the-great-difference-between-desdemona-and-emilia/.

26. “Iago And Emilia In Othello Analysis.” Cram, www.cram.com/essay/Iago-And-Emilia-In-Othello-Analysis/F37DGK5KUY3Q#google_vignette. Mabillard, Amanda. The Relationship Between Iago and Emilia, www.shakespeare-online.com/plays/othello/examqo/iagoandemilia.html. “Othello.” Emilia, www.cliffsnotes.com/literature/o/othello/character-analysis/emilia. “Othello.” Enotes.com, Enotes.com, www.enotes.com/homework-help/what-way-emilias-role-develop-othello-1082338?__cf_chl_captcha_tk__=72ec8c26fd76322c427e17593cf83cdaba154584-1621113980-0-AVqFi_koA4kXk1FnXUQrtdMPO55IkI3WH7vW1HbrunSBMPD7t9jxRhhDhu4DS6yzUZj8K0lRO_tnJPKZozXgFhigcD4lkz4Wigt8BVcndG-JQ3HGyZRZP57QiTWHPL05E45MQFhb6S1LaTezsQEX_KvlPRcAzYYJC-OQr93ydC1nQbvkdp_hYqrOyRAOwG3yR-i8RfXl8i4b0wstbuP75c2yu6qEyjhO-frnScmAYU-8HHQq4wvXh9VDTi480budszzPv3cr6l62F4nl-ntXhyy8y0js_jPxASdAORXph6RkdkCTESnh3ta9yg9mYHWs1rOq1SWAfPp_GzwNY1SUubyFYDJzn1pZjnl6toQ38aG27Rdw5QrlL-XIQewouHFi4csLZigJ4cZSoAT6JdO1z-3vj3O3QSleAI7grbTnORixGKUK65YJT5wqWP83oTd9cNo7kuomWWXIQw544jKmlmKDJIBknFl8Mv_ayIbWXmQ-Qk1eahR2BcpGBs_Rv5b1Rqpfuf7GghjeJarONl04ZGj5Fj0GcZI9lfLLtD4K-VGrdEfH70ot4dUSN68oybFyVn1sSaX4GSFYUKWBqbE0gVn-dvK27Fn01eVey-z_H_uKjmLAYGjaIjcr6QezJy6vq3j7fbeIqYfPxWlXxeOabaSeiEeGBeEMomEIbwnoB5LcRvWAR9zR0vJ3ZzAF0SRb18t782-RCYGqolFhXMG2N_3GVuiAFQgnOsNpoqhAr5zEO3vNfyTtBIKXADhWWncU0g. Walter, Elise. “Desdemona and Emilia: Female Friendship in Shakespeare's Othello.” Shakespeare & Beyond, 8 Oct. 2019, shakespeareandbeyond.folger.edu/2019/10/08/desdemona-emilia-female-friendship-othello/.

27. Works Cited “How Do Desdemona and Emilia Differ in Their Views of Marriage, Men Fidelity, and Desire throughout Their Conversations?” Senior English: The Individual and Society , mrsaltieri.weebly.com/othello-class-blog/how-do-desdemona-and-emilia-differ-in-their-views-of-marriage-men-fidelity-and-desire-throughout-their-conversations.

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