The Celebratory Retreat as the Turks Drown In Defeat
The Turkish Have Lost The War Waves and winds were heavy ahead of the seaport in Cyprus As our fleet prepared to attack the Turks, Montano expressed his concern regarding our set to sail. Due to this wind, we all discussed and agreed that the Turkish sails would not last to reach our lands any time soon. In the crew's luck and excitement, we
received news from Cassio, Othello’s lieutenant, confirming our beliefs to be true.
“News, lads! Our wars are done. The desperate tempest hath so bang’d the Turks, that their designment halts: a noble ship of Venice hath seen a grievous wreck and sufferance on most part of their fleet.”
Othello was notified of the victory immediately; as the leader of our crew, we praised him for his bravery and leadership. Our fleet headed back into town to reunite with our loved ones. As we reach the center of town, Desdemona is awaiting her husband, Othello. She runs to Cassio to converse, “I thank you valiant Cassio What tidings can you tell me of my lord?” He informs her that Othello has not arrived back from his duties, but he is alive and well. Cassio then walked towards Iago’s wife, Emilia, to greet her and her husband.
He overhears Iago being unintentionally rude to his wife, and Desdemona turned her attention to this ignorant behavior. Cassio has noticed Iago's wife, Emilia, and Desdemona had both been bothered by Iago’s verbiage Desdemona began arguing with Iago about his misogynistic behavior, and about how he treats women, (especially his wife) very rudely and inconsiderately. After Desdemona tries to get Cassio’s help in the argument, Cassio takes Desdemona by the palm and says:
“He speaks home, madam: You may relish him more in the soldier than in the scholar.”
Iago’s eyes widened as he saw C i ’ ff ti t d D d ona. Cassio looked at her as though he was in love, and Desedemonna looked comforted by Cassio’s touch. Ca and Desdemona innocently flirted with one another until th tower bells started to ring Iago watched them, intrigued by the interaction; looking as if he were scheming some sort of pla his head thinking to himself.
Othello’s R
Othello arrives shortly after, st face as always, riding on his noble steed. Desdemona's face with relief and lust, as she sp him. She runs to Othello as he leav steed, grabbing him and hugging him ever so tightly. When I first heard about Desdemona and Othello, I believed it to be some sort of political stunt, but when I witnessed their embrace, I saw a passion that only those who truly love each other, share. They shared a warming kiss in front of the developed
crowd, causing mixed reactions to enter people's faces. Othello then informs the people,
“News, friends; our wars are done, the Turks are drown’d”
As everyone cheered while Othello and Desdemona entered their quarters, Iago spotted Roderigo and eagerly ran to his side I ran behind the barrels that were near them to listen in on their conversation.
Iago’s Plan For Revenge
Ushering Roderigo closer to the barrels, Iago informs Roderigo that he believes Cassio and Desdemona are having a secret affair:
“Mark me with what violence she first loved the Moor, but for bragging and telling her fantastical lies: and will she love him still for prating? Let not thy discreet heart think it. Her eye must be fed; and what delight shall she have to look on the devil? When the blood is made dull with the act of sport, there should be, again to inflame it and to give satiety a fresh appetite, loveliness in favor, sympathy in years, manners and beauties.”
Roderigo could not believe anything he was hearing He looked angry and shocked by every word coming out of Iago’s mouth. He says “I cannot believe that in her; she’s full of most blessed tradition.” Iago insists that Cassio and Desdemona are having an affair; explaining to Roderigo what he had witnessed and how Cassio held her hand while Desdemona got lost in Cassio’s eyes. Roderigo kept trying to find an explanation for their interaction, but Iago insisted, “Lechery by his hand; an index and obscure prologue to the history of lust and foul thoughts. They met so near with their lips that their breaths embraced together.”
Roderigo looked like an animal at this point; his nose flaring, red-faced, knuckles clenched tightly. Iago looked at him with reassurance and thought
of a master plan for Roderigo to get his revenge on Cassio. He told Roderigo to anger Cassio, “either by speaking too loud, or tainting his discipline; or from what course” he pleases
Iago explains that Cassio needs to get angry, to the point where he draws his sword and begins a fight to the death. If he were to do so, he would be dismissed from his position of Lieutenant to Othello. Iago’s task is to get Cassio drunk before Roderigo approaches him so that his anger is further provoked. Roderigo was extremely enthusiastic and agreed to the plan.
Roderigo then ran to Citadel where he and Iago were to meet. As Roderigo sprinted away, Iago just stood there, staring into the distance, thinking to himself. Everything I believed to be true about Iago was true; he is a conniving crazed individual. Just by this one conversation, I knew everything about Iago, and who he really is behind this friendly and trustworthy ensign to the honorable Othello.