Summary of othello

Iago says he was .
             so upset at the words that he wanted to stab Roderigo; only his .
             conscience prevented him from doing so. Iago then cautiously .
             advises Othello to be careful, for Roderigo and Brabantio are .
             searching for him, hoping to dissolve his marriage to .
             Desdemona. .
             As torches approach, Iago warns Othello to go inside, but he is .
             not afraid and refuses to hide. The torches are, in 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 .
             of armed followers. Othello greets them and remains calm, trying .
             to appear friendly. Brabantio calls Othello a "foul thief" and .
             threatens to send him to prison. Othello explains with perfect .
             courtesy and dignity 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 for the first .
             time. He is portrayed as a wise, calm, intelligent, and patient .
             man, who speaks clearly, rationally, and to the point. In .
             opposition to him, Iago is pictured as emotional and deceitful. .
             His opening words to Othello appear to be those of an honest, .
             loyal, courageous, impulsive man, more used to practical action .
             than elaborate argument. In order to ingratiate himself to his .
             boss, he tells Othello that Roderigo has been speaking insults .
             about him, an obvious lie. Iago is here to warn his noble boss .
             that Roderigo and Brabantio have organized a search party to .
             find Othello and try to dissolve his marriage to Desdemona. .
             Othello is not shaken by the news. He is confident that his .
             service to Venice and his noble descent will cause everything to .