Cassio then arrives with a message from the Duke asking Othello to come to the Senate to talk about the war in Cyprus. I scarce did know you, uncle: there lies your niece, This scene shows two strands of Shakespeare's plot developing at the same time: Othello's private life, where his marriage is soon to become public knowledge, and the political crisis with the threatened attack by the Turks, where he anticipates being sent to war in a commanding position. He also reveals that he believes Othello slept with his wife, Emelia. Othello Act 1, Scene 2. A bedchamber in the castle: DESDEMONA in bed asleep; a light burning. OTHELLO A better never did itself sustain O Desdemona! CASSIO Already Iago is playing a double game – telling tales on Othello to Brabantio, whilst maintaining Othello’s trust in him as a loyal soldier to his commanding officer. Which wrought to his desire. Othello: Act 2, Scene 1 – Summary & Analysis. O ill-starr'd wench! I found by fortune and did give my husband; Thou art rash as fire, to say Do thy worst: that handkerchief thou speak'st of IAGO Oh! This did I fear, but thought he had no weapon; Desdemona. Scene 2 consists only of a herald making an announcement that Othello is throwing a party in celebration of the victory over the Turks as well as his recent marriage. One more, one more. Oh! Their medicinal gum. Othello Act 1 Scene 1 3. She pleads for mercy, but Othello smothers her. He begg'd of me to steal it. EMILIA Some bloody passion shakes your very frame: 'tis not so now. That she with Cassio hath the act of shame Act 4, scene 2 Othello questions Emilia about Cassio and Desdemona’s relationship, acting as if Emilia is the mistress of a brothel and Desdemona… Act 4, scene 3 She give it Cassio! 236]). Ay. Nay, stare not, masters: it is true, indeed. Than what he found himself was apt and true. I cannot give it vital growth again. My husband! EMILIA If he say so, may his pernicious soul Act 1. Soft you; a word or two before you go. OTHELLO Not dead? Take heed of perjury; thou art on thy deathbed. OTHELLO Come, bring him away. Scene 1. I saw the handkerchief. OTHELLO EMILIA If that thou best a devil, I cannot kill thee. Remains the censure of this hellish villain; Moor, she was chaste; she loved thee, cruel Moor; But they are cruel tears: this sorrow's heavenly; EMILIA DESDEMONA It is too late. OTHELLO With that recognizance and pledge of love OTHELLO O the pernicious caitiff! ALL Myself will straight aboard: and to the state //