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Othello, The Moor of Venice
Othello, The Moor of Venice
Iago hates Othello and criticizes him for choosing Cassio to be his lieutenant
Brabantio accuses Othello of having put a spell on Desdemona and practicing dark magic
Brabantio says Desdemona is dead to him and insists on the idea that she was drugged or put
under a spell
Iago plans on turning Othello against Cassio by insinuating that the latter is trying to seduce
Desdemona
Iago suspects Othello has slept with his wife, consequently, he wishes to destroy the latter’s
marriage
Black Othello
Cassio goes to the castle. He wishes to speak to Iago's wife so that she could help him reach
Desdemona
Emília'a speech about men: they stomachs and women are food
Cassio finds Desdemona's handkerchief in his bedroom and gives it to Bianca, his lover