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Discuss the Dramatic Impact of Act 1, Scene 3 of othello and its importance to the play as a whole
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English Literature Coursework Discuss the Dramatic Impact of Act 1, Scene 3 and its importance to the play as a whole Shayan Moghaddam Othello is a play about jealousy. In it we meet an array of characters whose characteristics change throughout the play. In Venice, Othello elopes with Desdemona, the daughter of a Venetian senator. Iago, who despises Othello and who believes has been looked over for a promotion, plots to bring down Othello. Through Iago's deceit and exploitation, Othello believes that Desdemona has been disloyal and kills her. When the reality comes out, Othello stands on his reputation and kills himself. The play is set primarily in Cyprus however; it starts in the cosmopolitan town of Venice. This makes us assume that the characters are civil and arguably, learned. Act 1 scene 3 kicks off in the duke's council chamber. The beginning of the scene sees the Duke and Senators discussing...
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