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Tragedies of William Shakespeare and Sonnets: Othello: Act 2

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From: Monarch Notes
Date: 19630101
Author:Shakespeare, William

Shakespeare, William
Monarch Notes
01-01-1963
Critic: Grace, William J.
Affiliation: Professor Of English, Fordham University

Othello: Act 2

Act II: Scene 1

Some weeks have passed. The action moves on to Cyprus. Montano, a leading
citizen of Cyprus, discusses the war with two gentlemen. Montano is satisfied
that the Turkish fleet has either sought refuge somewhere or has been
destroyed in the course of a terrific storm that has been raging. A third
gentleman brings news that the Turkish fleet has, indeed, suffered serious
losses and that Cassio has arrived in Cyprus. Othello, who has been ...

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