Othello Part 2 Blog 1- Minor Characters

In Shakespeare's Othello, The Moor of Venice, Bianca is a minor character with a significant role. As Cassio's mistress, she brings the symbolic handkerchief back into the picture. Angry at Cassio for giving him what she believes to be the handkerchief of another woman he slept with, she comes in storming as the perfect time. "This is some minx's token , and I must take out the work? There, give it to your hobbyhorse." (Shakespeare, IV.i.144-146). Ironically, although Cassio is not actually sleeping with anyone else, this line by Bianca is enough to make Othello believe so. This might just be the proof that Iago needed to make Othello sure of his wife's "infidelity". Another minor character, Emilia is significant in that she is Desdemona's advocate in the midst of all the lies. Telling Othello that Desdemona is the most faithful and loyal women and would never cheat. Unfortunately, Othello refuses to believe this, and so Emilia just continues to be Desdemona's support and friend. As the turning point is coming, we will soon see how all of the characters have played a part in the tragedy to come.