Othello Class Notes Act 1 Scene 3
Act 1, Scene 3 Setting:Venice Characters:The Duke Senators Brabantio Othello Desdemona Roderigo Iago
Important Events The Duke and the Senators discuss the Turkish invasion of Cyprus Brabantio and Othello arrive and the Duke insists that Brabantio present evidence that Othello has “bewitched” Desdemona At Othello’s suggestion, the Duke sends for Desdemona
Desdemona
A Venetian woman Daughter of Brabantio Wife of Othello She loves no one but Othello Extremely loyal, honest and devoted Virtuous Educated and intelligent Speaks her mind Defends her husband
Important Quotations “Look to her, Moor, if thou hast eyes to see. / She has deceived her father and may thee” ( ). -Brabantio “I hate the Moor; / And it is thought abroad that ‘twixt my sheets / ‘Has done my office…( ) - Iago
Iago’s Soliloquy Reveals his feeling for Roderigo Explains why he continues his “friendship” with Roderigo Believes Othello is sleeping with Emilia Since Othello trusts Iago, he will be easily fooled Iago plans to “poison” Othello’s ear with lies about Cassio and Desdemona iago believes his plan will work because Othello is honest and free and gullible