... stand against the patriarchy and speak for what she wants instead of being told what to do by the male authority. Before the final climactic tragedy occurs, there is a short interlude, a calm moment where Emilia and Desdemona discuss the situation at that moment in time. Desdemona has a premonition of death and sings the "Willow Song" remembering her old maid ... ...

• Word Count: 944
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... again ask her to persuade her husband to reinstate him, Iago and Othello are seen at a distance. Notes The first scene of the third act provides a brief and somewhat comic interlude. The humorous dialogue between the musicians and the clown is lively, especially the bawdy jokes about tails and wind instruments. At the end of their comic interchange, Cassio sends the ... ...

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