Scene+3+-+Sabrina,+Gloriana



__Summary__ Within Act I, Scene 3, the Duke and senator receive word that there is a serious threat against Cyprus. As the Duke tries to understand the potentially dangerous issue, he nervously awaits the arrival of Othello. As Othello and Brabantio enter, the Duke quickly greets Othello, asking for his help. Then, Brabantio grows quickly angry, again mentioning that Othello and his daughter, Desdemona's, love must be unnatural. This argument continues. Then, after asking Desdemona to be sent for, Othello confidently confirms and explains the mutual love between him and Desdemona. He speaks of his hardships and her interest in his stories. He also explains that Brabantio had been accepting of their love, often inviting Othello to thier house. Desdemona, who soon enters is not seen as drugged or enchanted. However, she does confirm her love for Othello and it is decided that she will accompany her husband in Cyprus. As Othello and Desdemona exit, Iago and Roderigo begin talking. Losing hope, Roderigo doesn't know what he can do. The love of his life, Desdemona, is married to someone else. However, Iago convinces Roderigo that he can indeed win Desdemona's love. Lastly, Roderigo exits and Iago's hidden motives to make Othello jealous are revealed in his soliloquy.

__Important Quotes__ 1. Brabantio - "She is abused, stol'n from me, and corrupted by spells and medicines bought from mountebanks;" (Lines 73-74) 2. Othello - "Her father loved me; oft invited me; still questioned me the story of my life..." (Lines 149-150) 3. Desdemona - "I saw Othello's visage in his mind, And to his honour and his valiant parts, Did I my soul and fortunes consecrate." (Lines 287-289)