Iago and Othello converse on the topic of non-crimes as Iago prompts Othello by saying that it isn't a crime when a man and woman are naked together is nothing physical occurs. As Iago speaks of this, Othello becomes flustered by the thought of Desdemona’s unfaithfulness. Iago continues on this and tells Othello that Cassio and Desdemona have slept together, this making Othello very uneasy and “[f]alls down in a trance” (IV.i.41 stage direction).
Cassio entrees and Iago warns him to stay back and tells him he wants to speak with him once Othello parts. Once Othello has come out of his “trance”, Iago tells him that Cassio had stopped by and that him and Iago are going to speak; he tells Othello to watch as he gets Cassio to tell him of his affair with Desdemona. In reality though, Iago will only be speaking and joking of the prostitute Bianca which will surly make Cassio laugh.
Iago’s plan works: Cassio’s expressions make Othello furious as thoughts of murdering Cassio flow through Othello’s head. While this is occurring, Bianca entrees somewhat mad and hands Cassio back a handkerchief – a symbol of love – that he had previously given to her. She accuses him of re-giving this handkerchief; she states that another woman had given it to him.
Iago and Cassio reconnect and they plan to kill Desdemona and Cassio – strangle or poison.
Desdemona and Lodovico enter; Lodovico has a message from the Duke of Venice. Othello is irritated by the two with their talk. He is also irritated by the letter; it has called him back to Venice and has ordered him to leave Cassio in Cyrus as his replacement. Desdemona expresses her happiness for leaving and Othello strikes her and she leaves. With Lodovico’s shock at witnessing this loss of control from Othello, he gets Othello to call her back. Othello does so and he declares he will return home while also ordering Desdemona to leave again before storming off.
Lodovico questions Iago on why Othello is so upset but no answers are given.
Othello speaks with Emilia about Desdemona in scene 2 and calls Desdemona a female pimp while Emilia leaves to get Desdemona. Othello and his wife speak; Othello is very upset but Desdemona denies being unfaithful. Othello storms off once more and Emilia comes in to comfort Desdemona.
Emilia brings in her husband, Iago and both Desdemona and her question Iago on why Othello is treating his wife like this. The two woman decide there must be some “villain” must be behind all the accusations but Iago promises them it’s only business that has been bothering him.
Roderigo arrives upset with love and plans to make it so Desdemona returns all the jewels he got Iago to give her as a gift. He lies and tells him that Othello has now been deported to Mauritania, Africa because Cassio is replacing him in Cyrus. In reality, however, Cassio is returning home with Desdemona. Iago prompts Roderigo by telling him the only way to keep Desdemona from being taken to Africa is to get rid of Cassio.
Othello and Lodovico go for a walk but before he leaves, he tells Desdemona he will be with her soon but to go to bed and tell Emilia to leave. Desdemona is scared for her life and tells Emilia that if she dies, she want’s her to use on of her wedding sheets for her shroud. Emilia sings to her as she helps her prepare and undress. The song reminds her of adultery and she questions on whether or not she should cheat on Othello. Emilia and Desdemona have a long talk about this and then finishes getting ready for bed.
Cassio entrees and Iago warns him to stay back and tells him he wants to speak with him once Othello parts. Once Othello has come out of his “trance”, Iago tells him that Cassio had stopped by and that him and Iago are going to speak; he tells Othello to watch as he gets Cassio to tell him of his affair with Desdemona. In reality though, Iago will only be speaking and joking of the prostitute Bianca which will surly make Cassio laugh.
Iago’s plan works: Cassio’s expressions make Othello furious as thoughts of murdering Cassio flow through Othello’s head. While this is occurring, Bianca entrees somewhat mad and hands Cassio back a handkerchief – a symbol of love – that he had previously given to her. She accuses him of re-giving this handkerchief; she states that another woman had given it to him.
Iago and Cassio reconnect and they plan to kill Desdemona and Cassio – strangle or poison.
Desdemona and Lodovico enter; Lodovico has a message from the Duke of Venice. Othello is irritated by the two with their talk. He is also irritated by the letter; it has called him back to Venice and has ordered him to leave Cassio in Cyrus as his replacement. Desdemona expresses her happiness for leaving and Othello strikes her and she leaves. With Lodovico’s shock at witnessing this loss of control from Othello, he gets Othello to call her back. Othello does so and he declares he will return home while also ordering Desdemona to leave again before storming off.
Lodovico questions Iago on why Othello is so upset but no answers are given.
Othello speaks with Emilia about Desdemona in scene 2 and calls Desdemona a female pimp while Emilia leaves to get Desdemona. Othello and his wife speak; Othello is very upset but Desdemona denies being unfaithful. Othello storms off once more and Emilia comes in to comfort Desdemona.
Emilia brings in her husband, Iago and both Desdemona and her question Iago on why Othello is treating his wife like this. The two woman decide there must be some “villain” must be behind all the accusations but Iago promises them it’s only business that has been bothering him.
Roderigo arrives upset with love and plans to make it so Desdemona returns all the jewels he got Iago to give her as a gift. He lies and tells him that Othello has now been deported to Mauritania, Africa because Cassio is replacing him in Cyrus. In reality, however, Cassio is returning home with Desdemona. Iago prompts Roderigo by telling him the only way to keep Desdemona from being taken to Africa is to get rid of Cassio.
Othello and Lodovico go for a walk but before he leaves, he tells Desdemona he will be with her soon but to go to bed and tell Emilia to leave. Desdemona is scared for her life and tells Emilia that if she dies, she want’s her to use on of her wedding sheets for her shroud. Emilia sings to her as she helps her prepare and undress. The song reminds her of adultery and she questions on whether or not she should cheat on Othello. Emilia and Desdemona have a long talk about this and then finishes getting ready for bed.
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