Duke of Venice Brabantio, a senator Other senators Gratiano, brother to Brabantio Lodovico, kinsman to Brabantio Othello, a noble Moor in the service of the Venetian state Cassio, his lieutenant Iago,...

Venice. A street. Roderigo: Enter Roderigo and Iago. Roderigo: Tush! never tell me; I take it much unkindly That thou, Iago, who hast had my purse As if the strings were thine, shouldst know of this. ...

Venice. A street. Roderigo: Enter Roderigo and Iago. Roderigo: Tush! never tell me; I take it much unkindly That thou, Iago, who hast had my purse As if the strings were thine, shouldst know of this. ...

Another street. Othello: Enter Othello, Iago, and Attendants with torches. Iago: Though in the trade of war I have slain men, Yet do I hold it very stuff o’ the conscience To do no contrived murder: I...

A council-chamber. Duke: The Duke and Senators sitting at a table; Officers attending. Duke: There is no composition in these news That gives them credit. First Senator: Indeed, they are disproportion...

A Sea-port in Cyprus. An open place near the quay. Montano: Enter Montano and two Gentlemen. Montano: What from the cape can you discern at sea? First Gentleman: Nothing at all: it is a highwrought fl...

A Sea-port in Cyprus. An open place near the quay. Montano: Enter Montano and two Gentlemen. Montano: What from the cape can you discern at sea? First Gentleman: Nothing at all: it is a highwrought fl...

A street. Herald: Enter a Herald with a proclamation; People following. Herald: It is Othello’s pleasure, our noble and valiant general, that, upon certain tidings now arrived, importing the mere perd...

A hall in the castle. Othello: Enter Othello, Desdemona, Cassio, and Attendants. Othello: Good Michael, look you to the guard to-night: Let’s teach ourselves that honourable stop, Not to outsport disc...

Before the castle. Cassio: Enter Cassio and some Musicians. Cassio: Masters, play here; I will content your pains; Something that’s brief; and bid “Good morrow, general.” Music. Clown.: Enter Clown. C...

Before the castle. Cassio: Enter Cassio and some Musicians. Cassio: Masters, play here; I will content your pains; Something that’s brief; and bid “Good morrow, general.” Music. Clown.: Enter Clown. C...

A room in the castle. Othello: 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; Re...

The garden of the castle. Desdemona: Enter Desdemona, Cassio, and Emilia. Desdemona: Be thou assured, good Cassio, I will do All my abilities in thy behalf. Emilia: Good madam, do: I warrant it grieve...

Before the castle. Desdemona: Enter Desdemona, Emilia, and Clown. Desdemona: Do you know, sirrah, where Lieutenant Cassio lies? Clown: I dare not say he lies any where. Desdemona: Why, man? Clown: He’...

Cyprus. Before the castle. Othello: Enter Othello and Iago. Iago: Will you think so? Othello: Think so, Iago! Iago: What, To kiss in private? Othello: An unauthorized kiss. Iago: Or to be naked with h...

Cyprus. Before the castle. Othello: Enter Othello and Iago. Iago: Will you think so? Othello: Think so, Iago! Iago: What, To kiss in private? Othello: An unauthorized kiss. Iago: Or to be naked with h...

A room in the castle. Othello: Enter Othello and Emilia. Othello: You have seen nothing then? Emilia: Nor ever heard, nor ever did suspect. Othello: Yes, you have seen Cassio and she together. Emilia:...

Another room in the castle. Othello: Enter Othello, Lodovico, Desdemona, Emilia and Attendants. Lodovico: I do beseech you, sir, trouble yourself no further. Othello: O, pardon me: ’twill do me good t...

Cyprus. A street. Iago: Enter Iago and Roderigo. Iago: Here, stand behind this bulk; straight will he come: Wear thy good rapier bare, and put it home: Quick, quick; fear nothing; I’ll be at thy elbow...

Cyprus. A street. Iago: Enter Iago and Roderigo. Iago: Here, stand behind this bulk; straight will he come: Wear thy good rapier bare, and put it home: Quick, quick; fear nothing; I’ll be at thy elbow...

A bedchamber in the castle: Desdemona in bed asleep; a light burning. Othello.: Enter Othello. Othello: It is the cause, it is the cause, my soul⁠— Let me not name it to you, you chaste stars!⁠— It is...