of "evidence" needed to convince Othello of Desdemona's infidelity and Cassio's disloyalty. Desdemona feeds the fire of his jealousy unknowingly. By trying to mend things between Cassio and her husband she dumps kerosene on his burning mistrust of her. She had no idea that he was prying her about the whereabouts of the handkerchief in an attempt to be proven wrong in his suspicions of an affair between his wife and Cassio only to find her defending him again. "Why, so I can, sir, but I will not now. This is a trick to put me from my suit. Pray you, let Cassio be received again." She is adding nails to her coffin in an attempt to be a good wife and mend the problems between her beloved husband and his friend. Iago continues to pray on her kindness and innocence. She is so blind to her fate that it is difficult to advance anything but pleasant feelings for her character. She is respected and loved by all of the characters in the play. Iago even admires her and defends her to her husband although spitefully. Emilia continues throughout the play to tell Othello that she is true to him and would never stray as Othello becomes increasingly bitter in his dealings with her and she seems to love him more and more despite his shortcomings. She makes excuses for his poor temper. Desdemona is a loyal spouse admiring and faithful who will do absolutely anything for her husband. Even when he is falsely accusing her of adultery and sin, Desdemona defends Othello. She tells Emilia that "some unhatched practice in Cyprus" has "puddled" his clear spirit. Desdemona does not blame him; she tries to understand what has upset him. She is an unselfish and loving victim who defends her husband to the very end of her life. The tragedy unfolds and her life is cut short. The end is upon her when Othello observes Cassio with the handkerchief, and all of the suspicions of the noble Moor are confirmed. This is a major turning point, the cursed handkerchief h...
