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- 1OTHELLOPlot Questions
- 2What happens in Act 1 Scene 1?We meet Roderigo and Iago
We learn that Roderigo has been doling out cash to Iago and is in love with Des but she's married Othello secretly
We also learn Iago hates Othello as he gave the job he wanted as lieutenant to Cassio
Iago and Roderigo awaken Brabantio and in form him of this - 3What happens in Act 1 Scene 2?Iago arrives at Othello’s lodgings, where he warns the general about Brabantio
Othello sees a party of men approaching, and Iago, thinking that Brabanzio and his followers have arrived, tells Othello to go inside but he stands his ground, and the party turns out to be Cassio and officers from the Venetian court.
They bring Othello the message that he is wanted by the duke of Venice about a matter concerning Cyprus
Brabantio, Roderigo, and Brabantio’s men arrive to accost Othello.
Othello calmly and authoritatively tells both sides to put up their swords.
Hearing that the duke has summoned Othello to the court, Brabanzio decides to bring his cause before the duke. - 4What happens in Act 1 Scene 3?This Dukes military meeting is interrupted by the arrival of Brabanzio, Othello, Cassio, Iago, Roderigo, and officers.
Brabanzio demands that all state business be put aside to address his own grievance The duke is initially eager to take Brabanzio’s side, but he becomes more skeptical when he learns that Othello is the man accused. The duke gives Othello the chance to speak for himself.
Othello gives his testimony
The duke is persuaded by Othello’s tale, dismissing Brabanzio’s claim by remarking that the story probably would win his own daughter.
Desdemona enters and confirms that she married Othello of her own free will and that, like her own mother before her, she must shift her primary loyalty from father to husband. Brabanzio resigns himself to her decision and allows the court to return to state affairs.
The duke decides that Othello must go to Cyprus to defend the island from the Turks. Othello is willing and gets the Duke to let Des come.
Roderigo and Iago. Once again, Roderigo feels that his hopes of winning Desdemona have been dashed, but Iago
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