Venice Vs. Othello

Venice vs. Othello: Case Number 15312

Opening Arguments: Prosecuter: This man, Othello of Venice, a moor, a war hero, and also a killer. Believing Iago when he said, “Look to your wife; observe her well with Cassio./ Wear your eyes thus: not jealous , nor secure./ I would not have your free and noble nature,/ Out of self- bounty, br abused. Look to’t” (Othello. III. iii. 202-205). This lead Othello to murder his wife.

Defense: Othello is not a malicious killer, he was fooled into thinking that his wife was being unfaithful and therefore ended her life so she could not disappoint any other men. Desdamona’s father told him “Look to her, Moor, if thou hast eyes to see. She has deceived her father, and may thee” (I. iii. 288-289). When Mr. Barbantio told Othello this it started the suspicions in his head.

Witness #1: Defense: Did you or did you not have it out for the Moor from the very beginning?

Iago: “I hate the Moor: And it is thought abroad, that 'twixt my sheets He has done my office: I know not if't be true; But I, for mere suspicion in that kind, Will do as if for surety” (I.iii.379-383).

Defense: Is it true that you told Emilia to steal the handkerchief from Desdamona to make it look as if Cassio and Desdamona were having an affair?

Iago: Yes, I did say that to her.

Defense: And did she get this handkerchief?

Iago: Yes, she did.

Defense: What did you do with the handkerchief?

Iago: “I will in Cassio's lodging lose this napkin, And let him find it. Trifles light as air Are to the jealous confirmations strong As proofs of holy writ: this may do something. The Moor already changes with my poison: Dangerous conceits

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