Othello #4

The beginning of Act IV is when we come to realize high suspense. Iago begins his tricks on Othello by telling him Cassio and Desdemona kissed and were together. (IV.I.1-10) Othello becomes freaked and he cannot believe what he is hearing. As the audience, we know this is not true. Iago is makig this up so that he can become the head leader. Later on in the act and into Act V, more suspense is created. I found the upmost suspense when Iago was telling Rodrigo to kill Cassio. He had it all planned out but we knew it was not going to happen in the right way. (V.I.1-20) Also, more dramatic suspense unfolds in the killing of Desdemona. Othello goes in with all intention to strangle her;however, Desdemona wakes up. The suspense is created because we do not know if he is going to fulfill his duty. (V.II.22-26) Throughout the rest of the play, suspense is always around. All of the characters are in for a shock to their lives and the audience is as well.