Othello, Act 3, Scene 3: riassunto
Act 3, Scene 3 di 15 · 18 min per leggere: scene
In Act 3, Scene 3, Iago turns Desdemona’s support for Cassio into grounds for suspicion and gains her dropped handkerchief through Emilia. Othello accepts Iago’s claims about a dream and the handkerchief as evidence of betrayal, orders Cassio’s death, plans to kill Desdemona, and appoints Iago his lieutenant.
Cosa succede
- Desdemona promises to help Michael Cassio regain his position, but his uneasy departure gives Iago an opening to suggest guilt.
- Desdemona wins permission for Cassio to visit, and Iago urges Othello to watch her conduct while pretending reluctance to speak.
- Othello begins doubting his marriage, and Desdemona drops her handkerchief while trying to ease his headache.
- Emilia gives the handkerchief to Iago, who plans to place it in Cassio’s room.
- When Othello demands proof, Iago describes Cassio’s supposed dream and claims to see him using Desdemona’s handkerchief.
- Othello vows revenge, orders Iago to kill Cassio within three days, plans Desdemona’s death, and makes Iago lieutenant.
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Cosa notare
Iago explains how he expects the handkerchief to work. Othello’s demand for visible proof gives way to accepting Iago’s account of it.
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How does Iago obtain Desdemona’s handkerchief?
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