How Does Othello Kill Desdemona?

Othello kills Desdemona by smothering her with a pillow. In William Shakespeare's play "Othello," Othello is consumed by jealousy and becomes convinced that Desdemona has been unfaithful to him. Despite Desdemona's protests of innocence, Othello decides to kill her. He enters her bedroom, wakes her up, and confronts her about the handkerchief he believes she gave to her lover. When Desdemona denies any wrongdoing, Othello smothers her with a pillow, causing her to die.

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