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Othello, Act 3, Scene 2

William Shakespeare
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The story so far

Earlier in the play

In Cyprus, Othello has dismissed Cassio after a drunken fight; Iago plans to accuse Desdemona.

In the last scene: Act 3, Scene 1

Emilia reports Desdemona’s support for Cassio and takes him inside to speak with her privately.

SCENE II. Cyprus. A Room in the Castle.

Enter Othello, Iago and Gentlemen.
OTHELLO
These letters give, Iago, to the pilot,And by him do my duties to the senate.That done, I will be walking on the works,Repair there to me.
IAGO
Well, my good lord, I’ll do’t.
OTHELLO
This fortification, gentlemen, shall we see’t?
GENTLEMEN
We’ll wait upon your lordship.
Exeuntforeign phrasea stage direction instructing two or more performers to leave the stage..

Characters

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  • 2 speeches
  • 1 speech
  • Gentlemen1 speech

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Questions on this scene

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    To whom does Othello tell Iago to deliver the letters?