The End

Death of Desdemona

Undying loyalty, unconditional love, revelation, regrets, righteousness, feminism and death- this is how Othello wrapped up its final chapter. Unlike conventional stories, where there's always a happy ending, Othello ends with a tragic one- yes, the antagonist Iago gets prosecuted, but the protagonists (Othello and Desdemona), whom we would expect to live happily ever after, dies. And in addition, the one character that we would not expect to do much, Emilia (whom had a minor role in the beginning), turns out to be the hero that sheds light on Iago's devious plans, which brings an element of surprise in the end. Emilia, who used to be inferior to her husband Iago, steps up into a dominant and brave position and divulges that Iago is the mastermind behind all the incidents. Despite being threatened to shut up by Iago, Emilia boldly defies Iago and assertively spills out that it was all Iago's doing right from the beginning, leaving behind a mark of feminism after Iago stabs her.

The final act also reveals how cowardly Iago is, who persuades Roderigo to kill Cassio on his behalf. As always, he later returns to the scene of fight between Cassio and Roderigo and pretends that he knows nothing of it. He even pushes blame for the Cassio's injury to Bianca, when in fact Iago's the one who tailored the whole incident. Later, Iago kills Roderigo in order to wipe off any remaining evidence of his wrongdoing and also kills Emilia for disclosing his plans. But at last, justice is served when he is prosecuted for his despicable actions.

Emilia

The most misguided character in this story (after Roderigo, of course) is Othello, the noble and honourable general who took a fall from grace in the end- all because of jealousy and being strong in doubt and suspicion. He consults and trusts every single word that Iago tells him regarding his wife's affair with Cassio, but buffers words of his own wife Desdemona from his ear. This shows that he has no trust and faith in woman, even if it's the one that he loves the most in the entire world. Even when Desdemona pleads innocence to him, Othello doesn't give a care and puts her to her death- yes, Othello the noble one smothered his dear Desdemona on their own bed. Guilt devours Othello when Desdemona's innocence is confirmed by Emilia in the end, which he couldn't bear as he's responsible for the death of his most loved woman, forcing him to kill himself.

Perhaps the most innocent character in this tragic story is Desdemona, who even at her deathbed doesn't recognize the slanders put on her by Iago. She has a feeling that Othello intends to kill her, but she doesn't know why until Othello reveals his suspicion of her made-up affair with Cassio. Before breathing her last breath, she still professes her love for Othello, signifying her innocence, love and loyalty for Othello.

So, my conclusion is:

 Jealousy and Paranoia is indeed LETHAL.