![]() ![]() Othello is then sent to defend to 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 goes into a rage and stabs Roderigo because of all the lies he told him. Provoked by Iago, a jealous Roderigo tells Brabantio of Othello’s secret affair and marriage to his daughter Desdemona. Cassio also speaks and enforces the idea that it was all a lie. But, Emilia gave evidence that Roderigo forced her to steal the handkerchief to give to him. ![]() Othello tells Emilia that her husband was having an affair with Desdemona. After that, Othello murders his own wife while she was lying in bed.Īll the characters find Desdemona's body and are horrified. When Cassio was dueling another officer Roderigo sneaked up from behind him and murdered him. Othello and Roderigo make a plan to murder Cassio and Desdemona. Roderigo also falsely says that Cassio has informed him of the love between him and Desdemona. He then steals the handkerchief (Desdemona's 1st remembrance of Othello) and uses it as evidence of cheating. Characters edit Othello General in the Venetian military, a noble Moor Desdemona Othello's wife daughter of Brabantio Iago Othello's trusted, but jealous and traitorous ensign Cassio Othello's loyal and most beloved captain Emilia Iago's wife and Desdemona's maidservant Bianca. Roderigo pours pestilence into Othello's ear about the relationship between Cassio and Desdemona. Iago spots Cassio holding Desdemona’s hand, an act of comfort, and reveals that he plans to ensnare Cassio in his conniving plan, or web, to convince. Othello is the last to land in Cyprus after a storm that wrecked the Turkish fleet delays him. As a result he ends up cutting someone's arm and is fired from being an officer of Othellos and ruins his reputation. Othello, Desdemona, Cassio, Iago (with his wife), and Roderigo all sail to Cyprus. Later that night, Cassio drinks too much. Roderigo then makes a plan to influence Cassio to have an affair with Desdemona. When summoned, Desdemona supports Othellos story. Cassio was married to Emilia, who was Desdemona's maid. Othello responds that it was stories of his exciting life history and military bravery that won Desdemona. There's also a young man named Roderigo who longed to be in Desdemona's bed.Ī vessel came into harbor with a young officer on board named Cassio who's been promoted over lago. Othello's officer Lago hates Othello and wants the worst for him. Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like What is the name and race of protagonist in this novel, Where is the background. Othello (the great general) married Desdemona secretly with only a few friends present. ![]()
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