Who murdered Desdemona?
Othello
Othello triumphantly admits to Emilia that he killed Desdemona, and when she asks him why, Othello tells her that Iago opened his eyes to Desdemona’s falsehood.
What happened to Desdemona?
After crying out that she has been murdered, Desdemona changes her story before she dies, claiming that she has committed suicide. Emilia asks Othello what happened, and Othello tells her that he has killed Desdemona for her infidelity, which Iago brought to his attention.
What is the cause of Desdemona’s death?
Desdemona is murdered at the hands of her husband, Othello; he strangles her in their bed. Othello’s mind has been poisoned by the manipulations of the villainous Iago, but ultimately, Othello’s actions are his own.
What do Desdemona’s last words mean?
Nobody, I myself
Desdemona is at times a submissive character, most notably in her willingness to take credit for her own murder. In response to Emilia’s question, “O, who hath done this deed?” Desdemona’s final words are, “Nobody, I myself.
Who is most at fault for Desdemona’s death?
Instead it is Iago’s ability to persuade the other characters and manipulate them by using their weaknesses that makes him responsible for Desdemona’s death.To start off with, Othello himself is the most to blame since he was the one who physically strangled his wife.
What was the cause of Desdemona’s death in Othello?
Iago is the main cause of the death and destruction of Desdemona. He airs the flame in the heart of Othello against Desdemona. The handkerchief is the symbol of love from Othello for Desdemona. Othello gives it on his marriage to her. Iago’s anger in his heart ruined the lives of Desdemona, Cassio Othello, and Brabantio.
Why did Iago want to kill Desdemona?
Iago was in a state to take his vengeance from Othello and wanted to destroy him. For the sake of mercenary benefits and personal vengeance, so he maneuvered against him and tried every edge, in this malicious web Desdemona was captured.
Why did Desdemona ask Emilia to bury her in the bed?
Tragically, Desdemona is apparently aware of her imminent death. She, not Othello, asks Emilia to put her wedding sheets on the bed, and she asks Emilia to bury her in these sheets should she die first.
What did Desdemona say in Act 5 Scene 2?
Act 5 scene 2 The words she spoke for Cassio, and uneasiness, urgency and hastiness about the reconciliation of Othello with Cassio also fueled to fire. “I prithee name the time, but let it not exceed three days” (Act-3, scene-3 L.62-63).