One important moment occurs when Othello faints due to jealousy in Act 4 Scene 1. While this incident does not have direct consequences, it reveals important information about Othello’s state of mind. Iago has successfully manipulated Othello’s emotions through lies and careful language, such that Othello has collapsed due to emotional distress. He is quite a contrast with the calm and reasonable man who, at the beginning of the story, was confident in the stability of his marriage.
The next most important occurrence is in Act 3 Scene 3 when Othello sees Cassio leaving Desdemona’s side as he approaches them. Iago was already planning to convince Othello that the two were having an affair, but this moment serves to plant the idea in Othello’s
The next most important occurrence is in Act 3 Scene 3 when Othello sees Cassio leaving Desdemona’s side as he approaches them. Iago was already planning to convince Othello that the two were having an affair, but this moment serves to plant the idea in Othello’s