Othello: Emilia and Desdemona

The video explores Desdemona's marriage to Othello and her societal duties, highlighting her transition from her father's domain to her husband's. Emilia, tasked with looking after Desdemona, is depicted as a strong soldier in a modern context. Her abusive relationship with Iago is revealed, particularly through the handkerchief incident, which she believes will please Iago but leads to tragedy. The evolving friendship between Desdemona and Emilia is showcased in the Willow scene, where they discuss marital issues. Emilia's empowering feminist speech emphasizes the need for mutual respect in relationships, offering a poignant moment of potential understanding between the two women.

What societal position does Desdemona hold?

• A commoner

• A merchant's daughter

• A senator's daughter

• A queen

What is Emilia's initial relationship with Desdemona?

• They are strangers brought together

• They are rivals

• They are sisters

• They are childhood friends

Why does Emilia pick up the handkerchief?

• She wants to keep it for herself

• She believes it will please her husband

• She plans to return it to Desdemona

• She thinks it is worthless

What prevents Emilia from telling Desdemona about the handkerchief?

• Fear of Iago

• Lack of closeness with Desdemona

• She forgets about it

• She loses the handkerchief

In the Willow scene, how do Desdemona and Emilia interact?

• As enemies

• As employer and servant

• As equals and friends

• As strangers

What is the main theme of Emilia's speech in the Willow scene?

• Feminism and equality

• The consequences of war

• The importance of loyalty

• The value of honesty

What does Emilia suggest about women's behavior in her speech?

• Women are naturally deceitful

• Women mirror men's treatment of them

• Women are always faithful

• Women are indifferent to men's actions