Summary

Question 1

what happens in act 1 scene 1?

Answer 1

Iago and Rodrigo discuss their hatred for Othello. Rodrigo desires Desdemona’s hand in marriage but she has married Othello. Othello picked Cassio as leutenant instead of Iago despite Cassio not having any battle experience.
-Iago and Rodrigo expose the marriage to Brabantio by yelling thieves.

Question 2

what happens in act 1 scene 2?

Answer 2

Othello’s mean and Brabantio’s men fight but Othello is summoned to the court on a matter concerning Venice. Brabantio too goes to the court to bring his case to the duke.

Question 3

what happens in act 1 scene 3?

Answer 3

• They are all at the court
• Othello says a speech concerning his love for Desdemona
• The duke is persuaded by their love but decides Othello must go to Cyprus to defend it from the turks.
• Desdemona asks to go too
• Rodrigo loses hope, Iago mock him
• Othello exposes his plan to the audience and accuses Othello of sleeping with Emilia.

Question 4

what happens in act 2 scene 1?

Answer 4

• While the company waits for the ship, Rodrigo criticises women as deceptive and hypocritical. Desdemona plays along
• Desdemona and Cassio talk privately on Othello but Iago uses it to frame Othello.
• Othello greets Desdemona and expresses his devotion for her.
• Iago convinces Rodrigo to start a fight over Cassio’s ill intentions.
• Othello explains his actions to the audience.

Question 5

what happens in act 2 scene 2?

Answer 5

A herald announces Othello’s plan of celebration from the turks and his celebration of marriage.

Question 6

what happens in act 2 scene 3?

Answer 6

• In the party, drunk Cassio and Rodrigo fight

- Cassio aci