Explanation:
In William Shakespeare’s play Othello, several characters die over the course of the play, including Desdemona, Emilia, Roderigo, and Othello himself. The character who is most often considered the villain of the play, Iago, is not killed but is instead captured and likely sentenced to death for his crimes. Desdemona, Othello’s wife, is strangled to death by Othello himself, who has been manipulated by Iago into believing that Desdemona has been unfaithful. Emilia, Iago’s wife, is stabbed by her husband when she reveals the truth about his plot. Roderigo, a wealthy suitor of Desdemona’s, is killed by Iago in a failed attempt to cover up his scheme. The deaths of these characters serve to heighten the tragedy of the play and underscore the consequences of jealousy and betrayal.