Act 4, Scene 1,2,3
Character’s
- Othello
- Iago
- Cassio
- Bianca
- Lodovico
- Desdem
- ona
- Emilia
- Roderigo
Theme’s Explored
- Jealousy
- Gender
- Witchcraft
Summary:
Othello tries not to condemn Desdemona too harshly. But, soon. Iago calls Cassio in, while Othello hides; Iago speaks to Cassio of Bianca, but Othello, in his disturbed state, believes that Cassio is talking of Desdemona. Convinced of her infidelity, Othello is resolved to kill Desdemona himself by poisoning her but Iago suggest to strangle her in the bed she supposably cheated on him in , and charges Iago with murdering Cassio.
When Desdemona mentions Cassio in front of nobleman Lodovico, Othello becomes very angry and slaps her. Othello questions Emilia about Desdemona’s guilt, and she swears that Desdemona is pure and true. Emilia thinks that someone has manipulated Othello, however, Iago is there to dispel this opinion.
Iago comes across Roderigo; he is not pleased that Iago has failed to deliver on his promises regarding Desdemona. Iago quiets him by making him believe that if he kills Cassio, then he will win Desdemona; Roderigo decides to go along with it, but Iago is coming dangerously close to being revealed.
Desdemona knows that she will die soon; she sings a song of sadness and resignation, and decides to give herself to her fate.
Pride & Prejudice:
pride and prejudice was explore in this act as in scene 3 Emilia has pride in her self and the female gender as she has a whole monologue dedicated to men and woman. It is also portrayed in this scene as Othello shows prejudice towards Desdemona as she has “lost the handkerchief” and he believes woman are incapable. Furthermore, Iago also shows pride and prejudice towards many characters as he is minipulating many people.
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