Othello Act III

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Cassio is convinced that Othello will forget his love and service soon, so he keeps apologizing to Othello through Desdemona in order to get his position back.

Scene II serves as a transition from Scene I to Scene III.

Desdemona remains loyal to Cassio's cause. Why does she say she'd rather die than give up his cause?

At line 100, Othello still loves Desdemona despite his illusions about her activities. By line 500, he completely believes Iago's illusions.

Line 144: Iago insists that men should be what they seem, but he is not a kind, honest man like everyone thinks he is.

Iago values his name above his money.

Lines 293-5: Othello does not consider himself a gentleman because he doesn't have "those soft parts of conversation". He presumes this is because he's black.

Iago feeds Othello's grief continuously and even swears to help Othello kill Cassio and Desdemona.

The handkerchief serves as the final piece of evidence to convince Othello of Desdemona's extracurricular activities, and Othello completely falls for it.

Desdemona values the handkerchief over her purse of gold because Othello gave it to her.

What purpose does Bianca serve? Is she someone's wife?\

Cassio tries to cover up the handkerchief's presence even though he has no secret actions to hide.