Othello, Act 4, Scene 1: riassunto
Act 4, Scene 1 di 15 · 11 min per leggere: scene
In Act 4, Scene 1, Iago tricks Othello into treating Cassio's laughter about Bianca as proof of Desdemona's betrayal, and Othello agrees to strangle her. Lodovico brings orders recalling Othello and appointing Cassio in his place, then watches Othello strike Desdemona and begins to doubt his character.
Cosa succede
- Iago suggests that Cassio admits sleeping with Desdemona, and Othello collapses into unconsciousness.
- Othello hides while Iago questions Cassio about Bianca, mistaking Cassio's laughter and gestures for talk about Desdemona.
- Bianca returns the handkerchief angrily, and Iago presents its appearance as further proof against Desdemona.
- Othello agrees to strangle Desdemona in bed, while Iago takes responsibility for killing Cassio.
- Lodovico delivers orders recalling Othello to Venice and naming Cassio as his replacement.
- Othello strikes Desdemona and dismisses her; Iago encourages Lodovico to judge Othello by his conduct.
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Cosa notare
Iago moves from shaping Othello's suspicions to directing his planned violence. Othello immediately accepts the method.
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Whom does Cassio discuss while Othello watches from hiding?
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