Othello

By teachertere
  • 1 CE

    Act 1

    Othello secretly marries Desdemona.
    Iago, angry at Othello, plots revenge.
    Othello is sent to Cyprus to fight the Turks.
  • 2

    Act 2

    The Turkish fleet is destroyed in a storm.
    Iago tricks Cassio into getting drunk and fighting, causing Cassio to lose his position.
    Iago tells Cassio to ask Desdemona for help, setting up his plan.
  • 3

    Act 3

    Desdemona tries to help Cassio.
    Iago makes Othello jealous by saying Desdemona likes Cassio.
    Othello wants proof—he asks for her handkerchief, but she lost it.
  • 4

    Act 4

    Iago tricks Othello into thinking Cassio is laughing about Desdemona.
    Othello is furious and plans to kill her.
    Desdemona is confused and sings a sad song.
  • 5

    Act 5

    Iago's plan falls apart—Cassio is attacked, Roderigo dies.
    Othello smothers Desdemona.
    Emilia exposes Iago’s lies.
    Othello realizes the truth and kills himself.