Thus leading to Othello's transformation and Othello's changing views and behaviour towards his beloved wife Desdemona. ... Iago's next plan of action involves the beloved handkerchief, which was presented to Desdemona as one of Othello's first gifts to her in their days of wooing. ...
Thus leading to Othello's transformation and Othello's changing views and behaviour towards his beloved wife Desdemona. ... Iago's next plan of action involves the beloved handkerchief, which was presented to Desdemona as one of Othello's first gifts to her in their days of wooing. ...
SCENE SUMMARIES AND NOTES Act I, Scene 1 The play opens late at night on a street in Venice. Roderigo, a wealthy Venetian gentleman, is discussing the marriage of Desdemona, the daughter of Brabantio. Earlier in the evening, she had eloped with Othello, a Moor who is a respected General in the Venetian army. Roderigo is angry with Iago, for he has paid him a handsome sum to win the love of Desdemona for himself and to keep him informed of her love life. Iago, like Roderigo, is a frustrated man. ...
