... fact, carried by Cassio and his men. He informs Othello that the Turkish fleet is on the way to Cyprus and intends to attack it. The Duke is in session with his council and has called for Othello to meet him at once. Roderigo and Brabantio soon arrive on the scene, with a number ... that he cannot allow himself to be taken to prison, since he has been called to the council hall. When the old Senator realizes that the Duke has called a meeting, he goes at once to present his case against his daughter's husband. Notes In this second scene, Othello is introduced in person ... husband. Othe...

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... Roderigo's lower class. Othello is a powerful figure in spite of his 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 ... more powerful than Brabantio at this moment as he is needed more by the state. His higher power ranking can also be observed when the Duke welcomes Othello before Brabantio, saying to Brabantio "I did not see you- [1.3.46] signifies the breaking of regular courtesy and conduct - although ... deg...

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... Scene 2 Line 18-19 - Why Othello Will Not be Heavily Punished Iago tells Othello that Brabantio who is at a status almost as powerful as the Duke, knows that he and Desdemona have married and because he is furious he will try to annul the marriage and inflict laws punishment on Othello; however Othello ... 10-13: The Power of the Enemy The Council has been given inconsistent reports on the number and the course of the Turks to invade Cyprus that the Duke doesn't feel safe because of the inconsistency although he has a basic idea of what is going to happen, he is frightened. "Nay, it is po...

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... would not fit into the mold. Just like his enemies are despicable, his allies are reliable, loyal and generally agreeable individuals. First and foremost of Othello's allies is the Duke. The Duke is obviously an important figure, due to his rank and importance in the community in which this play takes place. His respect is worth much more than that of another ... individual. The Duke in many ways represents the people, and thus respect from the Duke equates to respect from the people (Douthat n. pag.). The next most important character who helps round out Othello's character as a respec...

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... skill as a soldier and leader is nevertheless valuable and necessary to the state, and he is an integral part of Venetian civic society. He is in great demand by the duke and senate, as evidenced by Cassio's comment that the senate "sent about three several quests" to look for Othello (I.ii.46). The Venetian government trusts Othello enough to ... consider Othello their social and civic peer, such as Desdemona and Brabanzio, nevertheless seem drawn to him because of his exotic qualities. Othello admits as much when he tells the duke about his friendship with Brabanzio. He says, "[Desdem...

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... 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 ... to call back Desdemona, who has left the stage. Othello does so, only to accuse her of being a false and promiscuous woman. He tells Lodovico that he will obey the duke's orders, commands Desdemona to...

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... . As the leader of the Venetian troops, he is indispensable to the defense of the city. For this reason, he is sent to fight the Turks and protect Cyprus. The Duke of Venice and the Governor of Cyprus both acknowledge his military abilities and leadership. Even the evil Iago praises Othello's military genius. Since Othello has passed all his life in ... ...

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