Student Question

How was Iago's plot to destroy Desdemona, Cassio, and Othello discovered?

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Iago's plot is uncovered in the final act when Emilia reveals the truth about Desdemona's fidelity after Othello questions her. This contradicts Iago's lies, leading to the unraveling of his scheme. Iago then stabs Emilia, indicating his guilt, and subsequently attempts to flee. Ultimately, he confesses to his deceit, exposing his manipulations against Desdemona, Cassio, and Othello.

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All is revealed in the final act, and, essentially, in the final scene. When Othello asks Emilia about Desdemona cheating on him, she punctures the story Iago told, and everything unravels from there, until Iago stabs his wife (kind of a sign of guilt) and tries to escape. Later, he confesses all.

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