1. Othello Act 2 Scene 1

3. Act 2, Scene 1 Setting: Cyprus The storm: Significant and symbolic; a sign of unrest (the unrest that is about to occur as a result of Iago’s actions).

4. Important Events The Turkish Fleet is destroyed in a storm-- this is good news for Othello and Venice who now do not have to worry about the invasion. Cassio, Desdemona, Emilia and Iago arrive safely at Cyprus. Desdemona anxiously waits for Othello; when his ship arrives he and Desdemona joyfully greet one another. Iago persuades Roderigo that Desdemona is in love with Cassio and that Roderigo should help get Cassio dismissed from the lieutenancy.

5. Important Quotations “With as little a web as this I will ensnare as great a fly as Cassio” (2.1.197). -Iago “For I do suspect the lusty Moor / Hath leaped into my seat; the thought whereof / Doth, like a poisonous mineral, gnaw at my inwards; (2.1.323-5).

6. Important Quotations “With as little a web as this I will ensnare as great a fly as Cassio” (2.1.197). -Iago Imagery

7. Juxtaposition Othello Crude appearance Seeks to be what Cassio is Passionate Warrior In love with Desdemona Michael Cassio “Proper” - handsome A model Venetian Gentleman Courtly Not in love with Desdemona

8. Juxtaposition Iago Views women as lusty creatures “You go to bed to work.” Is he in love with Desdemona? Cassio Respects women Views women as ladies Respects Desdemona (he is good friends with her)

10. Significant Conversation Between Iago and Desdemona They discuss women Iago, in a playful way, puts women down Iago believes women are lusty creatures

12. Iago’s Plan Iago and Roderigo plan to have Roderigo pick a fight with Cassio; Iago convinces Roderigo that Desdemona loves Cassio.

14. Cuckold If Othello believes that Desdemona is cheating on him, this would cause him public humiliation.