Which Shakespearean tragedy is often called 'the tragedy of the handkerchief' due to the importance of a specific prop?
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Correct answer: Othello, the Moor of Venice
The strawberry-spotted handkerchief is the 'ocular proof' Iago uses to convince Othello of Desdemona's infidelity. It represents Othello's heritage and becomes a powerful symbol of his lost trust and unraveling identity.
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