Iago: Iago’s use of his wife to manipulate surroundings is simply indicative of his willingness to do anyting to ensure the success of his plan, as well as showing how his web covers all avenues of life he is now manipulating and using individuals from his private surroundings also, whereas previously it was only public (this symbolizes how his evil ways are inherent).
This may be present so as to provide Cassio with a flaw (inebriation may not be taken as such) which we can identify as the cause of his downfall. It can also be taken that the clown is representative of the world of the play, in which accurate communication is impossible, due to the flaws of various characters.Ĭassio: It may not be coincidental that Iago appears after the clown indeed the clown’s receiving of money links to Iago’s theft of Roderigo’s wealth, which either suggests that Cassio is foolish to give the clown money. ThemesĬomic relief: The presence of the clown who frustrates Cassio with ambiguous word-play before Iago enters is designed primarily as comic relief for the audience from the bleak and tragic world of the play, in which all characters are currently directed towards their fall by a dominant Iago who appears certain to achieve success. Neverthless, she brings Cassio inside and has him wait for Desdemona. Desdemona talking to Emilia about why Othello could be so mad with her, and whether or not she is truly deserving of the scorne he. Emilia then appears and reveals Desdemona has already attempted to convince Othello to reverse his decision, however Othello will not do so (despite his affection for Cassio) due to the influence Montano (who Cassio stabbed) has in Cyprus. Iago appears and assures him he will send Emilia, and will also think of a way to remove Othello so Cassio can speak to Desdemona without interruption. At first, Emilia and Desdemona are unaware of his destructive jealousy. In response, Othello sends a clown to dismiss the musicians, and Cassio asks him to summon Emilia, so he can ask her to have Desdemona meet with him. By Act 3 Scene 4, Othello is sure that Desdemona and Cassio are having an affair.
Cassio sends musicians to play under Othello’s window to curry favor with him.
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