Othello opens in the stately city of Venice
During this scene, Roderigo has
just discovered that Desdemona and Othello were recently married. Iago assures Roderigo that,
even though he serves as an ensign for Othello, he hates the man. His hatred is due to Othello
passing over Iago for promotion in favor of Cassio, someone with considerably less experience than
Iago in battle and in the field. He states explicitly his intentions to follow Othello only in appearance,
waiting for his chance to act.
Iago incites Roderigo to go to Desdemona’s father, Brabantio and rile him against the marriage. The
two shout in the street of thievery, waking the Senator and work to convince the man that his
daughter and has been stolen away by Othello. At first unsure because of his warning to Roderigo to
stay clear of his family, Brabantio is convinced by Iago’s own riotous claims that Desdemona and
Othello are engaged in sexual activity, sending the senator to search for his daughter. The scene
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