Act 5, Scene 2

When Desdemona awakens in Act V, Scene II, Othello tells her to repent of any sins before she dies. She believes there is nothing she can do to stop him from killing her, but continues to assert her innocence. Othello then tells her that he found her handkerchief with Cassio, though Desdemona insists it must not be true; she pleads with Othello not to kill her, but he begins to smother her. Othello's accusations bring the truth to light for Desdemona.