Oct 11, 2008

Othello | Act II, Scenes 1-3 Summary and Analysis

Act II, Scene 1
New Characters:
Montano: Governor of Cyprus

Two Gentlemen: converse with the governor

A third Gentlemen: brings news of the Turkish fleet

Emilia: wife to Iago; attendant to Desdemona

Summary
At a seaport in Cyprus, near the harbor, Montano and two gentlemen discuss the storm raging off the coast. A third gentleman enters with news that the storm has destroyed the Turkish fleet and that Michael Cassio has arrived. Cassio enters, expressing hopes for Othello’s safe arrival in Cyprus. A messenger arrives with the news of the arrival of another...