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Why does Othello tell the magical story about the handkerchief? What is he trying to do? someone be kind enough to help me tyyy

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The handkerchief, a gift to Desdemona from Othello, symbolizes so much more than a mere token of affection. To Othello, the handkerchief symbolizes fidelity and his giving it to Desdemona represents a promise that he will be true to her, and a request that she stay true to him.

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