Desdemona's cousin and a member of Venice's diplomatic service, Lodovico arrives in Cyprus just in time to see Desdemona get slapped by her new husband, and then witness the deaths of all the main characters, and the twisted revelations of jealousy and betrayal. He has no personality - he's just a witness. But, like Horatio in Hamlet, Lodovico is the guy who survives the inevitable bloodbath at the play's end and promises to tell the world about the tragedy that has just unfolded.
He says that Othello's behavior is normally much worse than that.
Cassio does. After Othello died Lodovico says"take care of the house, and take the Moor's property. You've inherited everything.-(toCASSIO)"
He was shocked, for a number of reasons, when he saw Othello publicly strike Desdemona. First of all, it was totally different from the kind of behaviour that the Venetians had come to expect from Othello. Secondly, it was shocking and outrageous that any man should strike his wife. But it was even more shocking that he should do it in public. And it was even more shocking than that when, as it happened, the wife in question was the daughter of an important man, a senator. Lodovico says that if he told the people in Venice what he saw, they would not believe it.
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what happens when Lodovico arrives in Cyprus?
In Shakespeare's "Othello," Iago explains Othello's behavior to Lodovico by attributing it to Othello's supposed jealousy and emotional instability. He manipulates the situation to portray Othello as irrational and unhinged, particularly after Othello strikes Desdemona in public. Iago's cunning portrayal aims to further convince Lodovico and others of Othello's shortcomings, thereby advancing his own deceitful agenda. Ultimately, Iago uses this opportunity to solidify his own position while undermining Othello's credibility.
He says that Othello's behavior is normally much worse than that.
Lodovico was shocked and disturbed by Othello's violent outburst towards Desdemona, perceiving it as a drastic shift from Othello's previously noble demeanor. He expressed disbelief at Othello's actions, suggesting a loss of reason and honor. Later, Iago manipulates the situation by explaining Othello's behavior as the result of Desdemona's supposed infidelity, further sowing distrust and fostering the tragic unfolding of events. Iago's deceitful rationale serves to deepen Lodovico’s concern about Othello’s state of mind and morality.
Cassio does. After Othello died Lodovico says"take care of the house, and take the Moor's property. You've inherited everything.-(toCASSIO)"
Michael Sheen's first film was Othello (1995) he played Lodovico.
Lodovico comes to Cyprus as a messenger from Venice, tasked with delivering important news regarding Othello's recent promotion and the situation in Cyprus. Upon arrival, he becomes unwittingly entangled in Iago's schemes as Iago manipulates him to further his own malicious plans against Othello and Cassio. Iago uses Lodovico's presence to create doubt and tension, particularly by presenting the unfolding events in a way that aligns with his deceitful narrative. Thus, Lodovico finds himself caught in the web of Iago's machinations.
He was shocked, for a number of reasons, when he saw Othello publicly strike Desdemona. First of all, it was totally different from the kind of behaviour that the Venetians had come to expect from Othello. Secondly, it was shocking and outrageous that any man should strike his wife. But it was even more shocking that he should do it in public. And it was even more shocking than that when, as it happened, the wife in question was the daughter of an important man, a senator. Lodovico says that if he told the people in Venice what he saw, they would not believe it.
The cast of Othello - 1968 includes: Karin Eickelbaum as Bianka Hans Epskamp as Gratiano Alexander Hegarth as Montano Kurt Horwitz as Doge von Venedig Friedrich Joloff as Lodovico Karl Michael Vogler as Cassio Wolfgang Reichmann as Othello Heidelinde Weis as Desdemona Fritz Wepper as Rodrigo Stefan Wigger as Jago
The cast of Othello - 1958 includes: Hans Baur as Herzog von Venedig Carine Christian as Desdemona Rene Farell as Cassio Ruth Grossi as Bianca Peter Martin Urtel as Lodovico Nora Minor as Emilia Peter Pasetti as Othello Josef Schaper as Brabantio Christian Stange as Montano Werner Uschkurat as Rodrigo Howard Vernon as Jago
Lodovico Zacconi was born in 1555.