Othello act one scene three. Othello Act 3, scene 1 Summary & Analysis 2023-01-04
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Act One, Scene Three of William Shakespeare's Othello is a pivotal scene in the play as it establishes the main conflict and introduces key characters. This scene also foreshadows the tragic events that will unfold throughout the play.
In this scene, we meet Iago, the play's main antagonist, who is scheming to ruin Othello's life. Iago is envious of Cassio, a lieutenant in the Venetian army, and wants to ruin his reputation. To do this, he convinces Roderigo, a wealthy suitor of Desdemona's, to stir up trouble between Cassio and Othello. Iago tells Roderigo to "put money in thy purse" and "be merry," promising that he will help him win Desdemona's love.
We also see the arrival of Othello and Desdemona in Cyprus. Othello is a brave and noble soldier, but he is also vulnerable because of his love for Desdemona. Desdemona is a strong and independent woman who has defied her father's wishes by eloping with Othello.
In this scene, we see the start of Iago's plan to ruin Othello's reputation. He tells Brabantio, Desdemona's father, that Othello has used magic to win Desdemona's love. This false accusation foreshadows the way in which Iago will use lies and manipulation to ruin Othello's reputation and bring about his downfall.
Act One, Scene Three also introduces themes of jealousy and racism, as Iago refers to Othello as a "Moor" and implies that he is not worthy of Desdemona's love. This prejudice will play a significant role in the events of the play.
Overall, Act One, Scene Three of Othello establishes the main conflict and introduces key characters, setting the stage for the tragic events that will unfold throughout the play. It also introduces themes of jealousy, manipulation, and racism that will play a significant role in the play's events.
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What didst not like? With Emilia here as my witness, I guarantee that you will have your place back as lieutenant. Cassio explains that he sent the clown to get Emilia. Oh love, give way to cruel hate! I have looked upon the world for four times seven years; and since I could distinguish betwixt a benefit and an injury, I never found man that knew how to love himself. She tells him that Cassio killed Roderigo and that Cassio lives. These are important character developments, or key questions that an acting company might ask when they first go through the play together at the start of rehearsal. I humbly beseech you, proceed to the affairs of state.
List all the things we learn about it in this act and consider why you think Emilia keeps quiet about it. DESDEMONA Do not doubt that. To be once in doubt Is to be resolved. I will leave this handkerchief in Cassio's room, and let him find it there. What does this reveal about him? Iago returns and takes it from her. But forgive me, I am talking generally and don't mean her in particular, although I do fear that she may return to her better judgment, prefer her own countrymen to you, and take back her love for you.
The next ship to arrive carries Desdemona, Iago and Emilia. Honest Iago, My Desdemona must I leave to thee: I prithee, let thy wife attend on her: And bring them after in the best advantage. Othello My life upon her faith! OTHELLO Ancient, conduct them: you best know the place. It were not for your quiet nor your good, Nor for my manhood, honesty, and wisdom To let you know my thoughts. Look at how Iago controls this action and consider what could have happened differently. Dangerous suspicion are like poisons that don't even taste very bad at first, but slowly act on the blood and burn the insides before long like unquenchable sulfur.
Shakespeare's Original Othello Text: Act 1, Scene 3
When remedies are past, the griefs are ended By seeing the worst, which late on hopes depended. This may have significant consequences. Take note, take note, O world, To be direct and honest is not safe. Brabantio unwillingly gives in, and begs that the subject be changed and that they get to affairs of state. IAGO Oh, my lord, beware of jealousy! If only I could be satisfied in this! He bears the sentence well that nothing bears But the free comfort which from thence he hears, But he bears both the sentence and the sorrow That, to pay grief, must of poor patience borrow. DESDEMONA Don't worry about that.
OTHELLO By the world, I think my wife be honest and think she is not. OTHELLO Oh, if only that wretch Cassio had forty thousand lives, so I could kill him all those times! Or Tuesday at noon, or Tuesday night, or even Wednesday morning. She also displays her strong, generous, and independent personality. How many, as you guess? RODERIGO It is silliness to live when to live is torment; and then have we a prescription to die when death is our physician. Oh, now I can say farewell to a peaceful mind! Brabantio God be with you! One may smell in such a will most rank, Foul disproportions, thoughts unnatural. Othello seems far more comfortable expressing his love for Desdemona when she is absent. Iago protests that it would be impossible to actually witness Desdemona and Cassio having sex, even if the two were as lustful as animals.
The Moor is already being changed by my poisonous advice. He promises that he can provide circumstantial evidence, however. Brabantio and Othello arrive; the Duke is glad to see Othello, who will lead the Venetian forces against the Turks, but Brabantio interrupts and insists on having his case against the Moor heard. You name the time, but please sometime within the next three days. He bears the sentence well that nothing bears But the free comfort which from thence he hears; But he bears both the sentence and the sorrow That, to pay grief, must of poor patience borrow. In the meantime, Let me be thought too busy in my fears— As worthy cause I have to fear I am— And hold her free, I do beseech your honor.
Take note if your wife strongly insists that you reinstate him. From here on out, I'll love no friend, since showing love for your friends causes such hate. Yield up, O love, thy crown and hearted throne To tyrannous hate! IAGO It were a tedious difficulty, I think, To bring them to that prospect. Iago makes sure Othello sees the end of their conversation and notices Cassio leaving Desdemona. One is too poor, too weak for my revenge. At the risk of being too honest, it was against her nature not to like so many suitors of her own country, complexion, and social rank, since those who share such similarities are naturally drawn to each other. When remedies are past, the griefs are ended By seeing the worst, which late on hopes depended.
Her reputation, which was as pure and fair as Diana's , is now besmirched and black as my face. Do you think this marriage can work? So cheer up, Cassio. If you work through these as you go, they will help you to make sense of the play as well as starting to look at the text itself. Trust me, I could do much— DESDEMONA Then do it tomorrow night, or Tuesday morning. Farewell the neighing horses and the shrill war trumpets, the war drums that stir the spirit, the ear-piercing flute, the royal banners, pride, the pomp and circumstance, and everything else that's good about war! I have done, my lord.
I have professed me thy friend and I confess me knit to thy deserving with cables of perdurable toughness; I could never better stead thee than now. Othello pushes her handkerchief away, telling her that it is too small. Please it your grace, on to the state-affairs: I had rather to adopt a child than get it. She pleads for her life but he suffocates her. Black vengeance, come to me from the depths of hell! Farewell the neighing steed and the shrill trump, The spirit-stirring drum, th' ear-piercing fife, The royal banner, and all quality, Pride, pomp, and circumstance of glorious war! Why should it be so hard for him to get to talk with you? Othello's military career is finished. Come hither, Moor: I here do give thee that with all my heart Which, but thou hast already, with all my heart I would keep from thee.
DUKE OF VENICE What would You, Desdemona? Unimportant, trifling matters count as strong evidence to the jealous. They soon work out that the attack on Rhodes was merely a feint and that Cyprus is the true target. The two men stand outside Brabantio's house and shout to wake him up. Why, thou silly gentleman! DUKE OF VENICE To vouch this, is no proof, Without more wider and more overt test Than these thin habits and poor likelihoods Of modern seeming do prefer against him. Montano tries to stop the fight but Cassio fights him instead and injures him.
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