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This article analyzes differences between the 1603 quarto and 1623 folio versions of Act 4 Scene 3 of Othello. It finds that the folio includes 50 additional lines not in the quarto, primarily for the roles of Desdemona and Emilia. This suggests the folio presents a longer, more psychologically complex portrayal of the two characters. The article examines theories on how and why the texts differ, and argues staging requirements associated with the Globe versus Blackfriars theaters likely influenced editing

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Giselle Vp
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