Othello is grateful to Iago for the information, but defends his wife’s honour and says he needs evidence before condemning her. Othello demands to know Iago’s thoughts, and Iago plants the seed in Othello’s mind that Cassio and Desdemona are having an affair. Othello says they have long known each other and becomes increasingly infuriated by Iago’s cryptic conversation. When Desdemona leaves the room, Iago begins asking Othello questions about the nature of Cassio’s friendship with his wife. Othello agrees to speak with him, if it will please his wife. Desdemona speaks with her husband about Cassio, insisting that Othello consider pardoning him.
Iago notes Cassio’s swift exit from speaking with Desdemona, and mentions it to Othello to raise suspicion. Othello and Iago then arrive and Cassio, feeling guilty for his actions the night before, rushes away. She vows to help Cassio regain his reputation and reinstate his rank, by defending him to Othello. Iago’s wife, Emilia, organises for Cassio to meet with Desdemona. Meanwhile, Roderigo is becoming impatient, but Iago manages to suppress his growing suspicions. Iago, feigning friendly support, advises Cassio that he should regain favour with Othello through Desdemona. Ĭassio bemoans the loss of his reputation. Othello is roused from his bed and he berates Cassio, stripping him of his role. Montano intercedes and is wounded by Cassio while trying to restrain him. Iago also fills Roderigo’s mind with the idea that Desdemona loves Cassio, so that he can convince him to duel with Cassio.ĭuring the evening, Iago convinces Cassio to drink, knowing his low tolerance for alcohol. The hapless Roderigo doubts his plans to woo Desdemona, but Iago fills him with confidence. Othello then arrives safely and calls for a celebration to mark their victory and his recent marriage. Iago observes Cassio’s courteous treatment of Desdemona on her arrival to the island and realises he can use this to his advantage. They receive news that the Turkish fleets are drowned, and the wars are therefore over. Montano, the Governor of Cyprus, greets Cassio, Iago, Desdemona, Emilia and Roderigo on their arrival. In a soliloquy, Iago shares that he plans to use Othello’s trusting nature to his advantage, and involve Cassio in his plans. Roderigo agrees to the plan, securing the funds for Iago's secret motives. Meanwhile, Iago convinces Roderigo that if he travels to Cyprus, bringing lots of money, Iago will secure Desdemona’s heart for him. Brabantio warns Othello that as Desdemona has deceived her father, she may deceive her husband. Othello entrusts Desdemona to Iago and Iago’s wife, Emilia, to make the journey together. Desdemona, rather than stay with her father, chooses to follow her new husband to Cyprus. Othello is called to lead the defense and must depart for Cyprus immediately. Their proclamation wins over the Duke who gives the marriage his blessing.Īt this same time, there is an imminent threat of attack on Cyprus from the Turkish forces.
Othello and Desdemona defend their genuine courtship and love. Brabantio has Othello brought before the Duke of Venice and accuses him of using sorcery to entrap his daughter. Brabantio is outraged and calls for Othello’s arrest.
As Roderigo is in love with Desdemona, Iago recruits him to tell Brabantio of his daughter’s marriage. Othello, a Moor, has secretly married Desdemona, the daughter of Senator Brabantio. Othello has promoted another soldier, Michael Cassio, to the role of Lieutenant, and Iago, feeling he has been overlooked, desires revenge. A lowly ensign, Iago, complains to a gentleman, Roderigo, of his hatred for his General, Othello.
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