Emilia Cost Lago

Throughout much of the play Emilia’s character takes a backseat role before she makes her presence felt in act three. She is the attendant for Desdemona who had been secretly married to Othello before the start of the play, but is also the wife of Iago. (Her character is finally introduced to the audience in the middle of act two.) By the end of act two it is obvious that she is just a pawn in her husbands scheme. He convinces her to speak to Desdemona on the behalf of Cassio. Iago in his devious scheme never thinks twice about using his wife to set his plan in motion, which proves to be one of his downfalls. This may be because Iago suspects that his wife has slept with Othello, though he has no proof and is unwilling to confront either on the subject. Emilia who appears loyal to Desdemona, bef

Her “Jekyll and Hyde” actions succeeded in helping Iago carry out his plan until the end. If Emilia had stayed true to her past loyalty to Desdemona the Tragedy of Othello could have been avoided. Although her character was unique, and intelligent, Emilia was very outspoken about issues concerning infidelity and marriage for her time. The lack of stage time was the main reason Emilia was considered a minor character, but her role as a character was key to the success of the play.

This meaning that Emilia “would not deceive her husband for jewels or rich clothes, but that the whole world is a huge prize and would outweigh the offense.” (Ross Douthat)

I should venture purgatory for’t.” (5.1.70-75).

“Is he not jealous?” (3.4.28). Othello then confronts Desdemona about her faithfulness and asks for the handkerchief, which she cannot produce. After Othello storms off, Emilia again says to her mistress with more clarity, “Is not this man jealous?” (3.4.96)

ore her loyalty suddenly switches to her husband (when she gives him the handkerchief) has now established herself as an unknowing accomplice to her husband. She later betrays Desdemona again, when she lies of the whereabouts of the handkerchief.

Marry, I would not do such a thing for a joint ring, nor for

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