After Othello exits, Iago and Lodovico discuss the so-called benevolent Moor's actions in disbelief. Othello curses all womanhood and sends Desdemona away, as he must return to Venice. Published online by Cambridge University Press: 16 August 2019. What is Iago attempting to do to Othello in the opening of Act 4, Scene 1 What happens to Othello as a result of this Iago attempts to stress Othello out by telling him that Desdemona has cheated on him. Lodovico cannot believe such a violent act he comments that it would never occur in Venice. Othello Act 4 Scene 1 Quiz What does Iago give Othello as proof of Desdemonas infidelity Who is really the subject of Cassio and Iagos discussion which. Because of her kind words of Cassio, Othello believes the rumors of their affair and strikes Desdemona. Or to be naked with her friend in bed An hour or more, not meaning any harm 2415 Othello.
Desdemona speaks to Othello of her friendship with Cassio and begs him to mend his relationship with Cassio, as well. Iago torments Othello with crude images of Desdemonas infidelity and references to the handkerchief, leading to Othello falling. Lodovico and Desdemona come to Cyprus from Venice with great fanfare to deliver Othello a letter. At first, Othello decides he will kill Desdemona with poison. Othello tells Iago of his rage, and plans to avenge his supposed cuckoldry: "Ay, let her rot and perish, and be damned tonight, for she shall not live! No, my heart is turned to stone: I strike it, and it hurts my hand" Act 4, Scene 1. Lodovico thanked Othello and was about to say goodnight when Othello invited. Othello recognizes it as the handkerchief he gave to Desdemona. Othello in modern English: Act 4, Scene 3: Supper was over and they all got up. Bianca enters, enraged with Cassio for giving her a handkerchief from such a minx. Othello is disturbed by his harsh, disheartening denial of love. Cassio puts Bianca down as Iago talks of her love for him. Othello plans to observe Cassio closely, in particular his actions with Desdemona.Īs Othello watches, Iago plots to use Bianca in his fraudulent actions. Iago tells him that Cassio desires to speak with him. Act 3, Scene 4 : Othello demands the handkerchief Act 4, Scene 1 : lago.
Cassio exits and Othello awakens, still distraught with the information he had just received. 1 2 3 4 Before we begin An approach to Shakespeare Shakespeare's world. Iago excites himself with deception: "Work on, / My medicine, work! Thus credulous fools are caught, / And many worthy and chaste dames even thus, / All guiltless, meet reproach" Act 4, Scene 1.Ĭassio enters and tries to help the unconscious Othello Iago tells him to leave, that Othello must spend some time in his current state.
Othello faints upon hearing that his beloved may have lied with someone else. Iago tricks Othello further, causing him to believe that Desdemona is cheating on him, as evidenced by the whereabouts of the handkerchief. Othello Act 4, Scene 1: " Before the citadel."
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