"Othello"
By: William Shakespeare
In the beginning of the play, Emilia is seen as a loyal wife. She defends her husband, willingly doing what he wishes. Upon first seeing Desdemona's handkerchief, rather than returning it to Desdemona, she gives it to her husband, knowing that was a position he has longed for. In this last act, however, her loyalty shifts. She knows that she should obey Iago, but consciously chooses not to. For example, she states, "'Tis proper I obey him, but not now. Perchance, Iago, I will ne'er go home (V.ii.195-196).'" In this line, upon understanding that Iago was the cause. Everything that once was clear and light, now becomes dark and the darkness bright.
Characterization, throughout Shakespeare's writings, often begins on the very first page. Thus, from the very beginning, one has seen the qualities of the central characters and watched as they change and transform. One such dynamic character, a character that changes in an important way, is Emilia.
In the beginning of the play, Emilia is seen as a loyal wife. She defends her husband, willingly doing what he wishes. Upon first seeing Desdemona's handkerchief, rather than returning it to Desdemona, she gives it to her husband, knowing that was a position he has longed for. In this last act, however, her loyalty shifts. She knows that she should obey Iago, but consciously chooses not to. For example, she states, "'Tis proper I obey him, but not now. Perchance, Iago, I will ne'er go home (V.ii.195-196).'" In this line, upon understanding that Iago was the cause. Everything that once was clear and light, now becomes dark and the darkness bright. 
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