Cyprus is more important and less well-defended, and the Turks aren't stupid. First Senator mulls this over - aloud - and comes to the conclusion that the Turks must be making a diversionary feint towards Rhodes. However, just as the men start to think that they can be sure of that much, a sailor rushes in with the news that the Turkish fleet is headed for Rhodes, not Cyprus. The only thing that everyone can agree on is that there is a very large Turkish fleet approaching Cyprus, a Venetian possession. One report says that there are 107 warships, while others give the numbers as 140 and 200. He says, "There is no composition in these news / That gives them credit" (1.3.1-2).
The Duke is trying to figure out just what is happening, but the various reports are so different that he doesn't know if he can believe any of them. If this scene were done with a modern setting, we'd probably see a war room with red lights flashing on a map of the world. The Duke and senators are facing a crisis. In a soliloquy, Iago develops his plan to make Othello jealous. Iago persuades Roderigo that he can still have Desdemona, if he will just disguise himself and come to Cyprus. Enter Brabantio, Othello, Iago, Roderigo, and Officers.īrabantio brings his charges against Othello, and Othello tells the true of story of his and Desdemona's mutual love.ĭesdemona arrives and confirms Othello's story, then receives permission to accompany Othello to Cyprus.The Duke and senators receive news of a serious threat against Cyprus, which makes the Duke very anxious to see Othello. Weller, an Eastern Washington University professor of English and Shakespearean scholar for more than 50 years.ĭetailed Summary of Othello, Act 1, Scene 3 Page Index: The play ends with Cassio reinstated and placed in command as Governor of Cyprus.Welcome to my web site, now under development for more than twenty years.ĭr. Othello, facing the inevitability of his own trial, uses a hidden weapon to commit suicide.
OTHELLO ACT 1 SCENE 3 SUMMARY TRIAL
Iago is arrested and sent to trial after Othello wounds him (he doesn't even die). Iago, reacting to his wife's accusations, stabs and kills her. Emilia realises what has happened and betrays Iago‘s plots against Othello. Othello defends himself, mentioning the handkerchief as evidence.
Emilia alerts the household, causing Iago and others to come to the scene. He smothers her with a pillow as she asserts her innocence. Othello comes to his sleeping wife's bedroom to murder her as punishment for her supposed adultery. He then enters again as himself to accuse and kill Roderigo for the act of wounding Cassio. In the fight that ensues, Iago goes undetected and wounds Cassio. Still Iago persuades him to attack Cassio that night (again, to be able to court Desdemona). Meanwhile, Roderigo has begun to suspect Iago is not quite the friend he seems.
OTHELLO ACT 1 SCENE 3 SUMMARY FULL
Full of fury, Brabantio goes to the council. The Senate is concerned about the imminent threat of a Turkish invasion fleet on Cyprus. At that moment, officers arrive to summon Brabantio to an urgent meeting of the Senate. Brabantio angrily summons the militia to arrest Othello. So late at night, Iago and Roderigo wake Brabantio and tell him the news of Desdemona. He knows Senator Brabantio, Desdemona's father, will dislike having Othello as a son-in-law. Iago urges Roderigo to continue his pursuit of Desdemona. Instead, Othello chose Michael Cassio, leaving Iago only at the low rank of ensign. Iago bears a grudge against Othello for overlooking Iago for a lieutenant position. One night, he hears from his soldier friend, Iago, that Desdemona has secretly married his General, the Moorish Othello. Othello allows jealousy to consume him, murders Desdemona, and then kills himself.īefore Othello begins, Roderigo has been pursuing Desdemona, a Venetian noblewoman. Iago manipulates Othello into believing his wife Desdemona is unfaithful, stirring Othello's jealousy. Iago is furious about being overlooked for promotion and plots to take revenge against his General Othello, the Moor of Venice. TL DR (may contain spoilers): Iago manipulates literally everyone. Prices, booking, opening times and more to help you get organisedĮnjoy seasonal activities and special events throughout the year Walk in Shakespeare’s footsteps at Shakespeare's New Place Relive Shakespeare's love story at Anne Hathaway's Cottage. Visit William Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon, UK and explore Shakespeare's childhood world, right where it all began.
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