Othello opens in the stately city of Venice
Iago, pressed so by Othello, produces a story in which
Cassio calls out Desdemona’s name in his sleep, kisses Iago, and embraces him. He then reiterates
that it was only a dream but offers more evidence in that he saw Cassio wipe his beard with the very
handkerchief that Othello gave Desdemona and that Iago just retrieved from his wife.
Othello’s uncertainty disappears, replaced by calculated anger and a call for vengeance. He
announces his plans to kill both Cassio and Desdemona and entreats Iago to take care of Cassio
while he ponders how to kill his wife.
Scene 4
Desdemona sends the message to Cassio that she has spoken with Othello on his behalf. She then
wonders to Emilia where her handkerchief might have gone to. Othello enters soon afterwards and
asks for her hand, noting how moist it is, a sign of sexual activity. He then claims another head ache
and asks for her to bind it, but only with the handkerchief he gave her.
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