... I, Scene 1 The play opens late at night on a street in Venice. Roderigo, a wealthy Venetian gentleman, is discussing the marriage of Desdemona, the daughter of Brabantio. Earlier in the evening, she had eloped with Othello, a Moor who is a respected General in the Venetian army. Roderigo is angry with Iago, for he has ... O damn her". Iago swears to help the wronged husband completely, even if it means Cassio's death. Othello, in turn, gives him the coveted promotion by saying, "Now art thou my lieutenant". Act III, Scene 4 In a light-hearted vein, Desdemona talks to the clown and asks...

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... her adulterous actions. He suggests that he wi! ll poison his wife, but Iago advises him to strangle her in the bed that she contaminated through her infidelity. Iago also promises to arrange Cassio's death. Desdemona enters with Lodovico, who has come from Venice with a message from the duke. Lodovico irritates Othello by inquiring about Cassio, and Desdemona irritates Othello by answering Lodovico ... 's inquiries. The contents of the letter also upset Othello "he has been called back to Venice, with orders to leave Cassio as his replacement in Cyprus. When Desdemona hears the news tha...

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... exotic background because of his social position as a commanding general. The Duke of Venice, the most authoritative and powerful figure in the play, promised Brabantio to punish the offender "yea, though our proper son/Stood in your action- [1.3.68-69] Yet upon realizing the offender was indeed Othello, the ... And have their palates both for sweet and sour,/As husbands have."" [4.3.92-95] Emilia is astonished upon hearing of Iago's involvement with Desdemona's death, exclaiming a number of times "My husband?- She truly believes Iago to be honest and admirable. Yet as realization struck...

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