![]() Iago asks what sort of proof he can provide, pointing out that direct evidence would be hard to come by. Convincing himself, he bids farewell to his happiness, and rages at Iago, telling him to provide genuine proof of his allegations. The general returns, distracted, unable to take his mind off his suspicions. To himself he plans to lose the handkerchief in Cassio’s room, to become a physical proof to Othello. She gives it to Iago, though he refuses to tell her what he plans to do with it. The handkerchief falls to the floor, and Emilia picks it up, happy to have found it, since Iago has often asked her to steal it for him. Desdemona returns to find her husband in a very different temper from when she last saw him when he complains of a pain on his forehead (his cuckold’s horns), she offers to bind it with her handkerchief, but he dismisses it as too small. So sure is Othello of Iago’s honesty that he credits his insinuations, though the sight of Desdemona leads him to doubt his own thoughts. Othello forces him to explain what he means, and though Iago repeats that this may only be his imagination, and warns the general against jealousy, he brings Othello to believe that Desdemona and Cassio may be having an affair. Appearing to be reticent, he slowly expresses his worries that Cassio and Desdemona may be too familiar with each other. She leaves after this fervent pleading and Iago makes the most of the opportunity. ![]() Desdemona comes and pesters Othello about Cassio, and the general finally promises to see Cassio when she pleases after she insists she’ll give him no peace until he does so. Seeing Cassio leave, Iago mutters that he does not like this, but refuses to explain what he means to Othello he insists that it cannot have been Cassio near Desdemona, since Cassio has no reason to look so guilty. Cassio leaves when he sees Othello and Iago approach, as he is too embarrassed to stay and hear Desdemona argue for him. (Desdemona Cassio Emilia Othello Iago)ĭesdemona assures Cassio she will do all she can for him. ![]()
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