... reached out for Othello. It does not matter to her that he is an older man of a foreign race. When she is asked who her sovereign lord is, she does not choose her father, to whom she has always been obedient and to whom she will always feel a sense of duty. But ... When Lodovico inquires after Cassio, who is now to become the Governor of Cyprus in Othello's absence, Desdemona answers, flattering Cassio. As Desdemona mentions his name, Othello flies into a rage. He calls his wife a devil, hits her, and tells her to get out of his sight. The innocent Desdemona sobs uncontrollably and leaves...

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