Read Act I, scenes ii-iii

Summaries for Act I, scenes ii-iii

Scene ii: Iago, in his duplicity, warns Othello that Barbantio is coming and then tries to get Othello upset at his new father-in-law. Cassio and some of Othello's men come to summon Othello to the Senate. The Duke needs his help in dealing with the Turkish threat in Cyprus. Brabantio and his men arrive. Brabantio tries to take Othello into custody. Everyone heads to the Senate.

Scene iii: The Duke and the senators get news of threats against Cyprus. The Duke is glad to see Othello. Brabantio complains to the Duke about Othello. Othello suggests that they ask Desdemona if she loves Othello. Othello tells the story of how he and Desdemona fell in love. Desdemona receives permission to go with Othello to Cyprus. Iago convinces the love sick Roderigo that he can still have Desdemona. Roderigo disguises himself and goes to Cyprus. Iago, in an important soliloquy, details his plan to make Othello jealous.



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