Detailed commentary and analysis by Claire's Notes of Othello, Act I, scene iii from line 1 to line 122 up as far as Iago's exit.
The Duke and his senators are holding an emergency meeting to discuss the threat of the Turkish army which is currently heading towards Cyprus. Othello, they agree, is the only man capable of defending the island and must depart Venice immediately. But will Brabantio's prejudiced and outlandish claims that he has used witchcraft to steal away his daughter scupper these plans, leaving Cyprus defenceless and Othello imprisoned...or worse?
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