![]() ![]() There are several reports from Cyprus that a Turkish fleet is expected to attack. Brabantio orders to arrest Othello but leaves him for the Duke’s summons to the emergency meeting in Cyprus. Brabantio’s party arrives there Brabantio threatens Othello and accuses him of using witchcraft to seduce her daughter, Desdemona. Iago reveals Othello’s secret marriage to Cassio. Cassio comes to call him foran an urgent meeting about the prevailing situation in Cyprus. Iago warns Othello that Brabantio may take a legal attempt to spoil their love marriage, but Othello is confident due to his strong position in military force. ![]() Iago immediately move towards Othello and informs him about outbreak of their secret marriage and the Brabantio’s reaction Brabantio is enraged, and organizes a search party to find them. Iago reveals to him that her daughter, Desdemona, has run away with Othello a Moor. They rush to Brabantio’s house and shout loudly until he comes out onto the balcony. Now Iago plans to bring about Othello’s downfall, and assures Roderigo that he will have Desdemona. Iago tells Roderigo that he hates Othello for promoting Cassio to the rank of lieutenant, a position that Iago thinks he himself deserves for this rank. Roderigo is worried that he has lost his hope to marry her. However, they now have news that Desdemona has eloped with Othello, a Moor (an African) who is a General in the defense forces. Roderigo wants to win her love and hopes to marry her. Roderigo is in love with a noble lady Desdemona, daughter of Brabantio, a Senator, and to win her love, he has paid heavy sums of money to Iago to pass his gifts to her and praise him to her. Two men, Roderigo, a nobleman, and Iago, an ancient (captain) in the defense forces, are arguing. First scene of act 1 opens on a street in Venice. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |