Othello asks Emilia about Desdemona's unfaithfulness, but she denies any knowledge of it. This enrages Othello, and he hits Desdemona, much to the dismay of his kinsman Lodovico, who has arrived from Venice with letters ordering Othello to return. Iago arranges for Othello to overhear a conversation between himself and Cassio, joking about Cassio's mistress Bianca - but making the conversation appear to be about Desdemona.īianca appears with the handkerchief and returns it to Cassio.
Cassio meanwhile has found the handkerchief in his chamber, and he asks his mistress Bianca to have it copied. Othello asks Desdemona for it and is angered when she is unable to produce it. Iago suggests that Desdemona has given Cassio the handkerchief. Othello's jealousy grows, and he asks Iago to prove his suspicions. Iago puts the thought of Desdemona being unfaithful into Othello's mind, and hints at Cassio's role in the infidelity.Įmilia finds a handkerchief that Desdemona has dropped, and passes it to Iago. Cassio asks Iago's wife Emilia to arrange a meeting with Desdemona, and she agrees to do what she can. Iago advises Cassio to work his way back into Othello's affections by speaking to Desdemona. Othello is roused, and removes Cassio from office. Cassio becomes angry, and also attacks Montano, the Cyprus governor. The Turkish fleet is reported lost in a storm, and during the celebrations Iago persuades a reluctant Cassio to drink, then prompts Roderigo to start a fight with Cassio. Cassio, Othello's lieutenant, arrives in Cyprus, followed by Iago and Desdemona, and then by Othello. Iago reflects on his hatred for Othello, and plots a way of destroying him.
Iago tells Roderigo that he will obtain Desdemona for him, and persuades him to come to Cyprus, along with his money. He prepares to leave, entrusting Desdemona to his ensign, Iago. Othello is then sent to defend Cyprus against the Turks. Othello is brought before the Duke, where he explains how he wooed Desdemona, and she is brought to the chamber to confirm her willingness to marry him. Othello Provoked by Iago, a jealous Roderigo tells Brabantio of Othello's secret affair and marriage to his daughter Desdemona.
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