Othello Act 1

Othello Act 1

1. Scene 1

   • -Roderigo, Iago, Brabantio,
   • Iago wants to get back at Othello for not making him his officer
   • Roderigo wants to get back at Othello for marrying the women that rejected his love.
   • Roderigo and iago tell Brabantio that her daughter has married Othello without permission.
   • Brabantio prepares to confront Othello

2. Scene 2

   • Brabantio, Iago, Roderigo, Othello, Cassio
   • Iago warns Othelloe of Brabantio's imminent arrival and accuses Roderigo of telling Brabtio
   • cassio arrives to tell Othello that he is wanted by the Duke. Brabantio soon arrives after, threatening to imprison or execute Othello.

3. Scene 3

   • Duke, Brabantio, Othello, Desdemona, Roderigo, Iago
   • The duke gathers with his officers, senators and sailor and concludes that the Turks will invade Cyprus.
   • Brabantio tells the duke of his daughter being married to Othello. Othello admits this and is accused of which craft.
   • Othello explains that Desdemona fell for him after hearing his stories of war when Brabantio would invite him round hi house- The Duke agrees that Brabantio has overreacted.
   • Dedemona admits her love to Othello. Brabantio consents, albeit with spite.
   • Othello is told he must go and protect Cyrpus. Desdemona declares she ill got with Othelo instead of staying with her father.
   • Othello trusts Iago to protect and keep track of Desdemona.
   • Roderigo admits to Iago that he has been struck with sadness as a result of Othello and Desdemona's marriage. Iago tells Roderigo that she will not stay with the 'moor' much longer and that he shouldn't give up.
   • Roderigo promises to sell all of his land to help Iago. Iago plots to tak cassio out by accusing him of having an affair with Desdemona to Othello.