Cyprus
. The garden of the castle. Enter Desdemona, Cassio, and Emilia.
Where does Act 3 of Othello take place?
The setting is
next morning, outside the castle
, where Cassio has arranged for a group of musicians to entertain Othello and Desdemona.
What happens in Act 3 Scene 3 of Othello?
In this scene,
Iago begins to poison Othello's mind into believing that Desdemona is having an affair with Cassio
. At first, Othello cannot believe that Desdemona would behave in such a way, but slowly Iago makes suggestions that get into Othello's imagination and he begins to believe it could be true.
Where does Act 3 Scene 2 of Othello take place?
Othello sends a letter back to
Venice
by ship and makes an inspection of the fortifications. The letter to Venice sent with the ship's pilot would announce that Cyprus is safe after the destruction of the Turkish fleet.
Where does Othello Act I take place?
The setting is
Venice, Italy
. Act I begins in medius res, or in the middle of the action. The first three lines imply that Roderigo has been giving Iago money, but we don't know for what.
Is Desdemona in love with Cassio?
Desdemona speaks with Cassio. Desdemona is a young Venetian noble woman who has secretly married Othello.
She fell in love with him
as she listened to stories of his adventures and chooses to go with him to Cyprus. She is friendly with Cassio and promises to help him get his job back when he loses it for fighting.
Why does Cassio come to speak with Emilia in III I?
In an effort to win Othello's good graces, Cassio sends musicians to play music beneath the general's window. Othello sends his servant, a clown, to tell the musicians to go away. Cassio asks the clown to entreat Emilia to come speak with him, so
that he can ask her for access to Desdemona
.
Did Cassio sleep with Desdemona?
Iago recounts that
Cassio supposedly called out to Desdemona in his sleep
, telling her to be cautious and hide their love. Then Cassio started writhing around in the bed and kissing Iago's hand as if it were Desdemona.
What happens in Act 4 Scene 3 of Othello?
Summary: Act IV, scene iii
After dinner,
Othello proposes to walk with Lodovico, and sends Desdemona to bed, telling her that he will be with her shortly and that she should dismiss Emilia
. … As Emilia helps her mistress to undress, Desdemona sings a song called “Willow” about a woman whose love forsook her.
Did Desdemona cheat on Othello?
Desdemona never cheats on Othello
. She loves him and is faithful to him. Iago manipulates Othello through lies and innuendo into thinking that Desdemona is having an affair with Cassio.
What happened Act 3 Scene 2 Othello?
In Act 3, Scene 2 of Othello, Iago continues his plot to make
Othello think that Cassio and Desdemona are having an affair to get Othello to annul his marriage to Desdemona.
What happens in Scene 2 Act 3 of Othello?
Summary: Act II, scene iii.
Othello leaves Cassio on guard during the revels
, reminding him to practice self-restraint during the celebration. Othello and Desdemona leave to consummate their marriage. … Then, despite Cassio's protestations, Iago persuades Cassio to take a drink and to invite some revelers to join them.
Why does Cassio leave Desdemona in such a hurry?
why does cassio leave desdemona quickly when Iago and Othello arrive?
because he doesn't want to face othello again
. … Seeing that cassio ran away when he saw othello, iago convinces him that he was avoiding him because he is having an affair not because he's scared.
Why does Cassio kiss Emilia?
Cassio hopes they'll both get to Cyprus safely and quickly. … Iago quips that if Emilia would kiss
Cassio's lips as deftly as she whips him
(Iago) with her tongue, Cassio would be over her quickly. As Iago mocks his wife for being a nag, Desdemona tries to defend her.
Why does Roderigo hate Othello?
Roderigo hates Othello
because in his eyes, Othello stole his bride
.
Why is Iago jealous of Othello?
Iago felt that Othello was not suitable to be in charge and wanted it for himself. Iago was so jealous that
he didn't care who died as long as he got what he wanted
. He wanted Othello to suffer so bad, he murdered his own wife after she told everybody that Iago was behind everything.