Othello Act 1 Summary

Othello and Desdemona are featured in the first act and consist of 3 scenes. In the middle of the night, a young and attractive Venetian noblewoman, Desdemona, unexpectedly encounters Othello, the Moor of Venice. Iago and Roderigo inform Desdemona’s father about the meeting at the same time, anticipating that the Venice senator would bring an end to their relation.