I.ii: Iago complains to Othello about Roderigo. Cassio comes to get Othello for the Duke, but before they can leave, Brabantio, Roderigo, and others arrive and threaten Othello, saying that he has "enchanted" Desdemona.

I.iii: Brabantio accuses Othello of bewitching Desdemona, but soon Desdemona testifies of her love for Othello. The Duke, satisfied, announces that Othello must leave immediately for Cyprus. Desdemona, aware that she can no longer live with her father, asks to go with her husband to Cyprus. The Duke agrees, and Othello charges Iago to bring Desdemona and Emilia on a later ship. Iago and Roderigo discuss the situation. Iago advises Roderigo to fill his purse and go with them to Cyprus so he can win Desdemona's affections.

II.i: Cassio arrives at Cyprus, then Iago (with Desdemona and Emilia), then Othe

IV.i: Iago continues increasing Othello's torment. Othello watches Iago and Cassio discuss Bianca, thinking Desdemona to be the subject of Cassio's derision. Bianca brings the handkerchief to Cassio--thus giving Othello the ocular proof he demands. He wants to poison Desdemona, but Iago suggests that he strangle her instead. Desdemona, meanwhile, brings Lodovico, who carries a letter ordering Othello back to Venice and giving the governorship of Cyprus to Cassio. Much to Lodovico's surprise, Othello strikes Desdemona.

llo. The Turkish fleet has been destroyed by a storm, so there is no more danger of invasion. Iago convinces Roderigo that Desdemona is having an affair with Cassio then, in a soliloquy, announces his several reasons for seeking revenge.

III.iii: Desdemona promises to help Cassio. When Othello arrives, Cassio leaves--and Iago takes the occasion to plant some seeds of doubt. Emilia finds the handerkerchief which Desdemona has dropped and gives it to Iago. When Othello re-enters, he is overcome by jealousy; Iago further conv

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