Scene+1+Sheila,+Patricia


 * Summary of Act 2 Scene 1 **
 * Montano and 3 gentlemen are discussing the war they just fought against the Turkish fleet. Montano talks about the fact that there was a great storm at sea that destroyed the Turkisk fleet. Furthermore the third gentlemen mentions Cassio and how he and Othello were separated at sea because of the storm. Then Cassio arrives and praises Othello and his experience and his skills as a general. He has hope that Othello will arrived safely so that he can give words of comfort to the people of Cyprus. He greets Desdemona and tells her what has happened. Iago sees Desdemona and Cassio talking and Cassio kisses her hand. After he departs Othello comes in. Desdemona and Othello talk about the Turks defeat and how much they love each other. They share a moment, while Iago and Roderigo are talking about how Desdemona is unfaithful to Othello because she is committing adultery with Cassio. Roderigo can't believe it but Iago convinces him. At the end of the scene Iago is thinking about how his plan will go forward with this new evidence. **
 * Important quotes **
 * 2.1. 67-71 Cassio: Most fortunately. He hath achieved a maid/That paragons description and wild fame,/One that exceeds the quirks of blazoning pens,/And in th’ essential vesture of creation/Does tire the ingener.” **
 * 2.1.122- Iago: Come on, come on! You are pictures out of the door,/bells in your parlors, wildcats in your kitchens/saints in your injuries, devils being offended, play-/ ers in your huswifery, and huswives in your beds.” **
 * 2.1.308-309 Iago: "That Cassio loves her, I do well believe 't. That she loves him, 'tis apt and of great credit." **
 * 2.1.327-328 " I'll have our Michael Cassio on the hip, Abuse him to the Moor in the (rank) garb..." **