Why does Emilia repeat the phrase my husband three times?

She is trying to protect him from punishment. Why does Emilia repeat the phrase "My husband!" three times? At this point, why does Othello dray his sword on Emilia? When she says that her husband lied about Desdemona being unfaithful and then she insults him by saying that he didn't deserve Desdemona.
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What phrase does Emilia repeat what is she only now realizing?

Why does Emilia repeat the phrase "My husband" three times? She is finally putting together that her husband is behind all of this chaos. Othello admits to planning Cassio's murder with Iago. Cassio is shocked because he has done no harm to Othello.
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What does Emilia tell Othello about her husband?

As she dies, Emilia tells Othello that Desdemona loved him. Othello realizes, too late, that he had been tricked and manipulated. Iago is caught and brought back. Othello and Cassio demand to know why he did it, but Iago refuses to explain and says he will never speak again.
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Why does Othello draw his sword on Emilia?

why do you think she does no say that it was othello who killed her? at this point , why does othello draw his sword on emilia? Bravely, because othello might easily kill her at the point and because he own life may be a risk, emilia defies othello.
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Why does Roderigo kill Cassio?

Why does Roderigo agree to kill Cassio? Iago convinces Roderigo that Cassio has been promoted to be the new governor of Cyprus, which means that Othello and Desdemona will soon be leaving the island.
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Othello Analysis - Act 5 Scene 2 (Part 1)



Who killed Emilia in Othello?

Iago repeatedly threatens her and tells her to be quiet, but Emilia insists that “I will speak as liberal as the north” (5.2.). Her insistence on speaking out costs her her life when Iago stabs her in desperation.
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What did Iago do after Emilia was stabbed?

Q. What did Iago do after Emilia was stabbed? Stayed to take care of her.
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What does Desdemona tell Emilia before she dies?

Othello asks if Cassio has been killed as well, and Emilia informs him that Cassio is alive. As Othello begins to realize that his plans have gone awry, Desdemona cries out that she has been murdered. She stays alive long enough to recant this statement, telling Emilia that she was not murdered but killed herself.
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What was Emilia's reaction when Othello told her?

57. What is Emilia's reaction when Othello tells her that Iago has revealed Desdemona's affair with Cassio to him? Emilia was shocked and amazed. All along she had thought the tale had been a lie contrived by some awful person; never dreaming that Iago was responsible.
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What does Emilia tell Othello that Desdemona has done?

She was brought up so gently that she can't make sense of his abuse. Thankfully, Emilia witnessed the whole thing and is happy to dish. She says Othello called Desdemona a whore and all sorts of other cruel names—things worse than a drunk beggar would have said to a prostitute.
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What is Emilia's view on adultery?

Emilia believes adultery is acceptable and that “the ills we do, their ills instruct us so (4.3. 103).” She states that women should be able to cheat …show more content… Whereas, Emilia transitions from being quiet and obeying to outspoken and opposing Iago's orders.
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Did Emilia love Iago?

Emilia's relationship with Iago is a chilling example of marital disharmony. Whatever love is left is felt by Emilia, who tries to please Iago by giving him the handkerchief. Iago's attitude towards his wife is proprietorial and controlling.
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What reasons does Emilia give for husbands being unfaithful?

She then asks what causes a man to cheat on their wife? Is it for fun, affection or their own weaknesses? She states that women have the same desires and qualities as men do. In the final lines she says, “Then let them use us well.
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Did Othello slept with Emilia?

One of the reasons Iago gives for his hatred of Othello is the rumor that “'twixt my sheets he has done my office,” I surprisingly polite way for Iago to say that Othello slept with his (Iago's) wife, Emilia.
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What happens to Emilia at the end of Othello?

In a vain attempt to prevent his scheme from being revealed, Iago stabs and kills Emilia, and is then taken prisoner while Othello, lamenting the loss of his wife, kills himself next to her.
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Why gnaw you so your nether lip?

Alas, why gnaw you so your nether lip? Some bloody passion shakes your very frame: These are portents; but yet I hope, I hope, They do not point on me.
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Who told the truth about Lago?

Who told the truth about Iago? Emilia told what she had figured out about the situation on her deathbed; Iago confessed out of self-admiration and guilt; and letters were found in Roderigo's pockets pertaining to and supporting the accusations against Iago.
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Was Desdemona unfaithful?

Throughout the entire play, this is the first time Othello directly confronts Desdemona. Because Othello was so confident in the thought of her being unfaithful, he never actually talked to her about the issue. His suspicion turned into hostility, which caused him to never listen to her.
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Why does Emilia call Bianca a strumpet?

The word that gets used often in this Act is the word “strumpet” which means a woman who has a dishonorable sexual relationship with another person. This is a word that was used often to represent Bianca since she was a prostitute.
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Does Desdemona tell Emilia she killed herself?

He knows people are eager to hear more after hearing hints or a partial disclosure. Trapped by Iago, Othello comes to believe that his wife is unfaithful to him. He thinks he must kill her to prevent her further adultery. At her death Desdemona tells a lie that she had killed herself.
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Why did Iago stab Emilia?

Iago kills Emilia because she did betray him—but she betrayed him for the greater good, and Iago's violence toward her is more graphic and terrible than the smothering of Desdemona, bringing home his full villainy.
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What is Desdemona's tragic flaw?

Desdemona's tragic and eventually fatal flaw, was that when faced with adversity, she crumbled. When Othello became angry towards her she did not know what to do or how to handle it.
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Did Desdemona cheat on Othello?

Just as there is no way for Othello to prove beyond any doubt that Desdemona has been unfaithful, no amount of evidence could now overturn Othello's belief in her guilt. (In the final scene, Othello does abruptly decide that he has been deceived all along by Iago, but not because he is confronted by compelling proof.)
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What are Desdemona's last words?

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. Farewell. / Commend me to my kind lord.
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What is the moment of truth for Emilia?

What is the "moment of truth" for Emilia? Othello tells her that he saw his hankerchief in Cassio´s hand.
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