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Othello refuses to believe Desdemona’s denial of the charge, saying that Cassio has confessed but will speak no more, since he has been killed by Iago. Desdemona begins to weep for Cassio, which only drives Othello into a greater rage.
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- Act Iv, Scenes Ii–Iii
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Othello will be driven mad, thinking that Cassio is joking with Iago about Desdemona. The plan works: Cassio laughs uproariously as he tells Iago the details of Bianca’s love for him, and even makes gestures in an attempt to depict her sexual advances.
Jul 31, 2015 · At Iago’s suggestion, he and Roderigo, a former suitor to Desdemona, awake Desdemona’s father to tell him that Desdemona has eloped with Othello. This news enrages Brabantio, who organizes an armed band to search out Othello.
Othello tells Emilia to summon Desdemona, implying while Emilia is gone that she is a “bawd,” or female pimp (IV.ii. 21). When Emilia returns with Desdemona, Othello sends Emilia to guard the door.
Othello tells Iago to have Emilia watch Desdemona, and Iago tells Othello to watch how Desdemona acts regarding Cassio. Iago continues to strive to produce the effects of honesty. However, his words and shifts are carefully calculated to inspire jealousy.
Iago commands Othello’s imagination, conjuring up distressing images of infidelity early in the scene. He plays devil’s advocate when he suggests that Desdemona’s honour – like the handkerchief – is hers to give away as she chooses.
Iago lets it slip that Desdemona may well have shared her bed with Cassio (Lines 1-4), provoking a furious response from Othello who says it is impossible that Desdemona may have meant no harm by this as Iago innocently suggests.
