Othello by William
Shakespeare
Bianca
Towards the end of Act IV scene i, Iago uses Bianca to carry
out his deceitful plans. Through his act of deceiving Othello, he talks to
Cassio about Bianca, but he makes Othello believe Cassio is talking about
Desdemona. Bianca comes in to talk to Cassio in that moment about a
handkerchief she found in his bedroom. By presenting Desdemona’s handkerchief,
she provides ocular evidence that what Iago says is true. “This is some knix’s
token, and I must take ou the work? There, give it your hobbyhorse,” (IV, I,
144-146). Cassio’s attitude towards Bianca is not serious. This attitude is
conveyed in the conversation with Iago, which further angers Othello. Despite
what Othello hears about Desdemona (really Bianca), he becomes angry because he
loves Desdemona. He hates Cassio not only for his actions but for how he mocks
Desdemona. Although a minor character, Bianca becomes a huge contribution to
the success of Iago’s plans.
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