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OTHELLO-SHAKESPEARE - Coggle Diagram
OTHELLO-SHAKESPEARE
I ACT:
Roderigo has been pursuing Desdemona, a Venetian noblewoman. One night, he hears from his soldier friend, Iago, that Desdemona has secretly married his General; Othello.
Iago bears a grudge against Othello for overlooking Iago for a lieutenant position. Iago urges Roderigo to continue his pursuit of Desdemona.
So late at night, Iago and Roderigo wake Brabantio and tell him the news of Desdemona. Brabantio angrily summons the militia to arrest Othello.
Othello explains how his stories of military prowess have helped him earn Desdemona's love. Afterwards, Desdemona is called to reinforce the tale and defend her marriage.
II ACT:
In Cyprus, Montano,Desdemona is actually falling in love with him
III ACT :
Iago has sown seeds of jealousy in Othello’s mind, suggesting that Desdemona is overfond of Cassio. With no reason to suspect Iago of bad intentions, Othello begins to watch his wife.
Othello becomes angry when Desdemona cannot find the first gift (a handkerchief) he had ever given her. But Iago had instructed Emilia, his wife, to take it.
IV ACT:
Desdemona cannot understand Othello's change of attitude towards her. Othello even strikes her in the presence of her relative, Lodovico, who has arrived as an ambassador from Venice.
V ACT:
Othello comes to his sleeping wife's bedroom to murder her as punishment for her supposed adultery. He smothers her with a pillow as she asserts her innocence.
Othello defends himself, mentioning the handkerchief as evidence. Emilia realises what has happened and betrays Iago‘s plots against Othello.
Iago, reacting to his wife's accusations kills her. Iago is arrested and sent to trial. Othello uses a hidden weapon to commit suicide.
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