... disturbed by the rumors that the Turkish fleet is planning an attack on the island of Cyprus. They are discussing a plan to send Othello there to defend it when Desdemona's father accuses his son-in-law of witchcraft. Othello suggests that his wife should be called to address the Council. While he ... and the Senators are waiting for her to arrive, Othello describes how he wooed her. He would come, invited by her father, to her house and tell about his adventures, of traveling through strange ... just courtesy, Iago shakes his head and points out that it is "Lechery. . .prologue to the h...

• Word Count: 6585
• Approx Pages: 26
• Grade Level: High School

... of most disastrous chances, Of moving accidents by flood and field Of hair-breadth scapes i' the imminent deadly breach, Of being taken by the insolent foe And sold to slavery, of my redemption thence And portance in my travels' history . She loved me for the dangers I had pass'd, And I loved her that she did pity them. This only is the witchcraft ... I have used:" During Act 1, scene 3 Othello is brought before the Duke of ... Venice and is accused of ... thy wife attend on her: And bring them after in the best advantage. Come, Desdemona: I have but an hour Of love, of worldly matters ...

• Word Count: 1597
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

... his innocence and has not wooed her with "witchcraft-: "Send for the lady to the Sagittar And let her speak of me before her father;- (I. iii. 116-117) The tragic tale of Othello is that all the characters are affected. By the end of the play many characters are either wounded or ... Blake's reading assesses Desdemona, Emilia and Bianca, the only women in the play. These three women can also be classified into all of the stereotypical views of women. Desdemona the innocent nave victim, Emilia has characteristics that make her practical yet shrew, and Bianca the mistress. The most obviou...

• Word Count: 1792
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School