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Please discuss the moments of discovery for both Othello and King Leontes.

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Moments of discovery are indicated within the two plays in this solution.

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When comparing and contrasting the moments of discovery within both plays as well as the resulting consequences, please allow some of these notes to guide you:

First, Othello's moment of discovery and resulting consequences are tragic. For example, please note that although Desdemona begs for mercy and pleads her innocence until her death, Othello refuses to believe her. As a result, he smothers her with a pillow. After Emilia reveals that to Othello that Desdemona was the innocent victim of her husband's evil ways, Othello is bewildered. He informs Emilia about Iago's role in creating this fabricated love affair.

Since the handkerchief plays a vital role in revealing the truth, please note Emilia's important speech,
"O thou dull Moor! That handkerchief thou speak'st of
I found by fortune and did give my husband,
For often with a solemn ...

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