Quote: “It’s true. She’s gone. The rest of my life will be nothing but bitterness. Now, Roderigo, where did you see her?—Oh, that miserable wretch!—You say you saw her with the Moor?—Oh, who would want to be a father?—How did you know it was her?—To think she tricked me so easily!” (1, 1).

Context: Iago and Roderigo go to Desdemona's father, Brabantio’s house. They go to inform him of Othello and Desdemona's marriage, to break it apart. Iago urges him to check for his daughter in her room if he suspects they’re lying. Brabantio comes back outraged after finding out they are right. He’s shown extremely angry by his daughter’s decision and insists on going to the duke to take action against Othello. At one point, he even claims he'd rather let Roderigo marry his daughter instead of Othello.

Analysis: This relates to the inciting incident because it shows how Iago and Roderigo’s plan is starting to work. It seems to foreshadow that Othello and Desdemona's marriage will not work out. It also relates to the inciting incident as more people are finding out about their marriage due to the whole commotion. Iago and Roderigo manage to convince Brabantio that Desdemona has run away but he believes that Othello used Black Magic against his daughter. He has a hard time believing that Desdemona went with her own will. The setting at this point is both at Brabantio’s house and at the Duke’s. 

Quote: “—Come here, Moor. I’m forced to give my blessing to this marriage” (1, 3).

Context: Desdemona expresses her deep love for Othello while he speaks on how they fell in love. After listening to Othello’s story, the Duke replies that even he would give his daughter to him. Later, finding out that the marriage was Desdemona’s choice, Brabantio gives up on trying to persecute Othello and sadly offers his blessings upon their marriage. He still expresses his distrust and hatred towards Othello by calling him racial slurs and making racist remarks.

Analysis: This relates to the inciting incident because it showed that Iago and Roderigo’s plan to break the marriage didn’t succeed. It also indicates that there will be stronger plans to break it up. It shows how determined Iago is to destroy Othello. This situation also showed how fair and equal the duke was towards everyone, despite Brabantio being racist towards Othello. It also shows how bad of a father Brabantio is because after seeing that Othello is true and pure, he still didn’t want to accept that his daughter was happy. Although he eventually gave up, he did more harm than good.

Quote: “Othello, you understand better than anyone how the defenses for Cyprus work. Even though we have a very good officer in charge there already, everyone says you’re the better man for the job. So I’ll have to ask you to put a damper on your marriage celebrations and take part in this dangerous expedition” (1, 3).

Context: Since the Turkish were planning to invade Cyprus, the Duke appointed Othello to lead the mission as he seems best for the job. Othello agrees but on the condition that Desdemona comes with him since Brabantio, Othello, and Desdemona, disagree with letting her stay with her father. Othello also appointed Iago and Emilia to make sure Desdemona arrived safely in Cyprus. Iago, Cassio, and Roderigo all come along as well.

Analysis: This relates to the inciting incident because it indicates the main setting of the story as Desdemona, Othello, Cassio, Roderigo, Emilia, and Iago, were all heading for Cyprus. This incident also relates to the inciting incident as it gives Iago the chance to get his plan to work. Since he is in charge of bringing Desdemona to Cyprus, he has more control over her.

Quote: “I’ve worked it out. With a little help from the devil, I’ll bring this monstrous plan to success” (1, 3).

Context: Iago brags about scheming to bring Othello down. He’s envious of Othello and Desdemona’s relationship and vows to ruin it. His whole motive is to receive Cassio’s position or higher.

Analysis: This relates to the inciting incident because it shows how Iago’s enviable personality makes him determined and dedicated to ruin Othello. Even he acknowledges that this is the Devil's work. Readers can get a sense of foreshadowing by the wording such as “monstrous plan” because they can infer that the plan will bring destructive damage to everyone. 

Quote: “She thanked me and told me that if a friend of mine had a story like mine to tell, she’d fall in love with him. I took the hint and spoke to her. She said she loved me for the dangers I’d survived, and I loved her for feeling such strong emotions about me. That’s the only witchcraft I ever used. Here comes my wife now. She’ll confirm everything” (1, 3).

Analysis: In Act 1, Othello has deep feelings for Desdemona and has respect for Cassio. Othello and Desdemona had secretly married because they had a strong endearment between each other. In this passage, Othello confesses his true love for Desdemona. He claims that the only Black Magic he used to win Desdemona's heart, the magic of true love and passion. He states that the couple fell in love with the consent of both of them. He states they have deep feelings for each other. In this scene, it seems as if the couple have an unbreakable bond. Othello seems like he deeply cares for Desdemona and loves her a lot.

Quote: “Cassio, I love you, but you’re never again going to be one of my officers—” (2, 3).

Analysis:  In Act 2, Othello's quite fond of Cassio, but after a quarrel erupts between Cassio and Roderigo, Othello's forced to fire Cassio from his position of Lieutenant because he was under the influence. This passage shows that Othello doesn't let his emotions or feelings towards someone, affect his decisions. It shows that when he makes decisions, it's solely based on what he believed was the right thing to do. Up to now, Othello doesn't let others influence him and makes his own decisions. This passage shows that although Othello cares for Cassio, he can't rely on him because he acted immaturely.

Quote:  “Why did I ever get married? I’m sure this good and honest man sees and knows more, much more, than he’s telling me” (3, 3).

Analysis: In Act 3, Othello becomes quite suspicious of Desdemona, based on Iago's claims. If he truly loved her he wouldn't believe Iago's claims about her. He shouldn't have blindly believed Iago to a point it wrecks his sanity. If he was wiser about the situation, he would've seen that Desdemona was faithful to him at all times. In this passage, Othello regrets his marriage and states he believes Iago the most. Othello is gullible enough to believe Iago's claims.

Quote: “Oh, you devil, you devil! You can cry all day and all night, and I still won’t believe you’re sad. Get out of my sight!” (4, 1).

Analysis: In Act 4, Othello's love for Desdemona has been completely lost. If he had opened up his eyes, he couldn't see that the proof Iago gave him was full of lies. He was to blind in jealousy that he couldn't see that maybe Desdemona lost his handkerchief or that Cassio was speaking about Biana. As readers, we could see Cassio was talking about Bianca, but because Othello was so drawn up, in hatred, he took everything Cassio said, personally. In the passage, we can see how Othello has changed his treatment towards Desdemona, by first calling her his "love and darling" to a devil. It shows that he's hearts turned to stone and that he's lost all love for Desdemona.

Quote: “You mean the man who used to be Othello? Here I am.?” (5, 2).

Analysis: In Act 5, Othello finds out about Iago's schemes and Desdemona's innocence and honesty. In the passage, Othello claims he became a different person when he doubted Desdemona's faithfulness. He has a hard time bearing the truth and commits suicide while confessing his love for his wife. If Othello hadn't been so gullible he could've prevented both his and Desdemona's death.

Context: Roderigo has an outburst and claims that Iago isn’t helping him. Iago states that Roderigo needs to get Cassio “out of the way,” or else he wouldn’t be able to commit adultery with Desdemona. Iago tries to convince Roderigo that he shouldn’t be easily discouraged as he has everything under control. Roderigo fails to realize that Iago is just using him to get rid of Cassio, so Iago can get the position of Othello's lieutenant. 

Analysis: This relates to the rising action as Iago makes Roderigo feel as if Cassio is his enemy. It shows how Iago uses Roderigo to enact the first part of his plan. Iago recruits him to anger Cassio, so Othello fires him, thus leaving an open spot for Iago. The passage also showcases Iago’s manipulative personality. Iago is shown acting like his victim's friend, to take advantage of them for his benefit.   

Quote: “If I can just get him to drink one more glass after what he’s drunk already, he’ll be as argumentative and eager to fight as a little dog” (2, 3). 

Context: Iago pressures Cassio to drink a lot of wine so he can get him fired and show how careless he is. He does this to ensure that he replaces Cassio. Earlier, Iago had convinced Roderigo to anger Cassio by mocking or saying rude comments to him. After Montano gets into an argument with Cassio, Iago even goes to the extent to claim that Cassio’s a heavy drinker. He does this to show that Cassio is careless and lazy.

Analysis: This relates to the rising action as Iago tries to encourage Cassio to drink more so he won’t stay in his senses or under control. This way, it’ll be easier for Roderigo to get Cassio angered. This contributes to the rising action as it shows the success of the first step of Iago’s plan. This also helps Iago as it adds to one more person that dislikes Cassio. Lastly, he chooses to spread the message that Cassio is unfit for lieutenant as he’s “careless, lazy, and a heavy drinker.” He also tries to heavily damage Cassio’s reputation so people will stop being in favour of him.

Quote: “Cassio, I love you, but you’re never again going to be one of my officers” (2, 3).

Context: Iago manages to get Cassio fired by Othello. Othello explains that he still cares for Cassio but can’t allow him to be his lieutenant ever again.

Analysis: This relates to the rising action as Iago gets as he wishes. Now, he states that he’ll encourage Cassio to speak with Desdemona while he tells Othello that they’re having an affair. This passage is quite significant because it displays Iago’s cunningness. This is quite significant as all has gone as planned since this is the second step to Iago's plan.

Quote: “Othello’s wife has a lot of influence now. He’s completely devoted to her. Go open your heart to her. Ask her to help you get back your position. She is so generous, kind, and ready to help that she thinks it’s wrong not to do everything she can, even more than she is asked to do. Ask her to help you heal the rift between her husband and you. I’d bet my lucky stars your problem will be forgotten, and your relationship will be stronger than ever” (2, 3).

Context: Iago gets ready to launch the next step in his plan. He tells Cassio to speak with Desdemona since Othello always listens to her right away. He comes as a “friend,” but Cassio fails to realize that Iago has bad intentions for him. When Iago says, “your relationship will be stronger than ever,” readers can infer that Iago means between Desdemona and Cassio. He encourages him to meet Desdemona alone, so Othello doesn’t get angered, while he wants the quite opposite. This passage shows Iago’s cunning personality at work.

Analysis: This relates to the rising action as Iago gets what he wants. He encourages Cassio to speak with Desdemona because she will urge and bother Othello about it, thus adding to his suspicions about her unfaithfulness. Iago tells him to “open your heart to her” because that will make Othello more jealous, as Iago planned. This will also convince Othello to believe Iago when he says that Desdemona is cheating on him. Iago tries to show Cassio that he has the best intentions for him, so he doesn’t suspect anything. This will also help Iago gain some evidence that Desdemona is cheating on Othello, thus breaking bonds in their marriage, and lowering Othello's respect for Cassio. All of this is done to insure Iago's position as Othello's lieutenant. 

Context: Othello decides to kill Desdemona, so she isn’t unfaithful to anyone else. Although she claims she is completely loyal to him, he doesn’t believe her because of the “proof”  Iago gave him. He realizes that if he kills her, he can never bring her back.

Analysis: This relates to the Falling Action because it shows the scene in which Othello is fed up with Desdemona’s “unfaithfulness”  and wants to kill her. He states he wants to kill her in a way that she doesn’t “shed any blood.” He constantly expresses his love for her but he decides the best decision is to murder her and Cassio. Although Cassio encourages this, Othello is blind to see his wife's love and desire for him. This scene will lead up to what happens after she’s died.

Quote: “No one. I did it myself. Give my love to my kind husband. Oh, goodbye!” (5, 2).

Context: While Desdemona is dying she claims that she killed herself, even though Othello murdered her.

Analysis: This relates to the Resolution because it shows how much love Desdemona had towards Othello. It shows that even though he killed her, she still had a great love for him, thus proving that she was innocent and was completely faithful towards him. This also shows that Othello was wrong for jumping to accusations. One can even say this proves that Desdemona loved Othello more than he loved her. She believed in him and knew that one day he'll find out the truth and love her again, thus dying happily.

Quote: “(to DESDEMONA) I kissed you before I killed you. Now, killing myself, I’m dying while I kiss you again” (5, 2).

Context: Othello finds out by Emilia that Desdemona was faithful to him and that Iago lied about everything because he was jealous of Cassio’s position as a lieutenant. He feels so bad that he commits suicide. 

Analysis: This relates to the Resolution because Othello feels so guilty that he ends his life. He doesn’t want to live, knowing that he wrongly killed his wife. Since he loved her so much, he believed that the best thing to do was kill himself since he killed her. He misses her and believes there's no reason to live because the love of his life isn't with him. He realizes that even though Iago encouraged and manipulated him, he was partly responsible for his mistakes. He asks for his story to be told truthfully because he doesn't want to be known as a villain or hero. The tragic ending shows that Othello wanted Iago to live with the guilt forever, thus not killing him. For Othello, dying meant peace, and for Iago, living meant the torture of knowing he lead to the murder of two innocent lovers.