What justification does Othello try to give the murder of Desdemona in scene 2?

What scene does Othello kill Desdemona?

Act 5, Scene 2

Can anyone provide proof of fidelity in Othello act three scene three?

In the Act III Scene III of Othello, Iago insinuates to Othello that Cassio is in possession of a special handkerchief owned by Desdemona. This is after Iago lied to Othello about Cassio professing his passions for Desdemona during his sleep. This infuriates Othello and make him believe that Desdemona has committed infidelity.

In the book shakespeare Othello does Othello kill iago?

No. Othello did not kill Iago. He killed Desdemona (he thought he did justice). Then, the truth came out. Othello charged at Iago but was stopped by others at that scene. Then Iago ran away, and Othello killed himself; died upon a kiss on Desdemona.

When does Othello first begin to doubt Desdemona?

We hear about Desdemona in the first scene when Iago tells Brabantio that she has eloped with Othello. She makes her first entrance in Act 1 Scene 3 and her first line is "My lord, I do perceive here a divided duty."

What has iago accomplished by the end of scene of scene 3 act 3?

By the end of Act 3, Scene 3 of Shakespeare's "Othello," Iago has successfully planted doubts about Desdemona's loyalty in Othello's mind by manipulating his thoughts and emotions. He has sown the seeds of suspicion and jealousy, setting the stage for Othello's downfall.

Which ship arrives second in Othello?

A series of ships arrive in Othello Act II Scene 1. Cassio's ship is the first to arrive. Iago's ship, carrying Desdemona, Emilia and Roderigo, is next. Othello's ship arrives last.

How correctly does Othello identify his weakness in Scene 2?

Iago uses the weaknesses of Othello, specifically jealousy and his devotion to things as they seem, to conquer his opposite in Desdemona. Othello believes his weakness is trust. He is quick to trust others, especially Iago.

What hope does desdemona cling to in scene 4?

Her servant, Emilia, tells Othello that Desdemona has not done anything scandalous. Emilia goes further to say that if Desdemona is not an honest, chaste, and true wife, then such person exists.

How is Desdemona depicted in Othello?

As the "ideal" wife: she submits to Othello as opposed to the other women who are quite strong characters. Therefore her supposed infidelity is even more painful for Othello to believe and for the audience to witness the catastrophic events which follow this.

How do you xxplain the story of Othello?

Oversimplifying greatly ... Othello is a dark-skinned African Muslim (a "Moor") who is a high-ranking and hot-tempered general in the army of Venice, Italy. Cassio is Othello's trusted lieutenant. Desdemona is Othello's girlfriend, whom he marries early in the story. Iago (ee-ah-go) is a deviously sly soldier in Othello's army; he is jealous and bitter and wants to destroy Othello, because Othello has chosen Cassio to be his lieutenant instead of choosing Iago. Roderigo is another soldier who Iago easily manipulates to do his bidding. Everyone else in the story takes part in action that revolves around these 5 main characters. Iago tries to get Desdemona's father and the Duke of Venice to believe that Othello engaged in sorcery and kidnapping to get Desdemona to marry him, but that doesn't work. Fortunately for Iago, Othello doesn't realize that Iago is out to get him. Iago gets Cassio drunk, gets Roderigo to pick a fight with Cassio, and then convinces Othello that Cassio started the fight. Othello strips Cassio of his rank. Iago convinces Cassio that Othello's wife Desdemona can help convince Othello to give Cassio his rank back. Iago helps Cassio arrange a secret meeting with Desdemona. Then Iago convinces Othello that Cassio and Desdemona are having a love affair behind his back. Iago convinces Roderigo to kill Cassio, but Cassio is only wounded. Iago kills Roderigo so he can't tell anyone that Iago put him up to the murder attempt. In a fit of jealous rage, Othello smothers Desdemona who he believes has been having sex with Cassio. Cassio, Iago and others arrive at the scene of Desdemona's murder. Othello repents of his fit of temper that has caused him to kill his beloved wife. Desdemona's maid reveals that Iago made her set up false evidence that led Othello to his tragic incorrect conclusion. Iago kills the maid. Othello stabs Iago but only wounds him. Othello begs Cassio to forgive him for his unfounded jealousy, which he does. OMG, the dead Roderigo has left a letter fully incriminating the villainous Iago, who is led away to what we assume is torture and a gruesome death. Othello, crushed by having allowed Iago to lead him to ruin, gives a final speech and commits suicide with his dagger. Everyone comes back to life and bows to the audience, who are weeping and applauding.

Why does Othello hit desdemona?

Not because he is mean; he is not at heart a cruel man. But he has been so tortured by jealousy that he is angry with Desdemona all the while he still desperately loves her. The outrage is not only that he hits her (that's bad enough) but he hits her in public. Nobody who knew them in Venice can believe it.

How did Othello get desdemona to be his wife?

Othello got Desdemona to be his wife through what is assumed to be witchcraft, to which he admits in Act 3 Scene 4 of the play. He used a charmed handkerchief which he gave Desdemona as his first gift to her.