OTHELLO ACT 3 – Sequencing the Events
1. Cut and paste these events from Act 3 onto a time line, making clear which scene they
happen in
2. Find a quotation to match each event
Emilia gives Desdemona’s
handkerchief to Iago, who says
he will leave it in Cassio’s
lodgings.
Iago informs Cassio that
Desdemona is speaking to
Othello on his behalf.
Iago steers Othello’s thoughts
to jealousy about Desdemona’s
relationship with Cassio.
Othello returns nearly
convinced of Desdemona’s
unfaithfulness.
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1. Cut and paste these events from Act 3 onto a time line, making clear which scene they
happen in
2. Find a quotation to match each event
Emilia gives Desdemona’s
handkerchief to Iago, who says
he will leave it in Cassio’s
lodgings.
Iago informs Cassio that
Desdemona is speaking to
Othello on his behalf.
Iago steers Othello’s thoughts
to jealousy about Desdemona’s
relationship with Cassio.
Othello returns nearly
convinced of Desdemona’s
unfaithfulness.
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Cassio arranges for musicians
to serenade Othello and
Desdemona; but it only annoys
them.
Desdemona mentions to Emilia
that she thinks her husband is
unwell.
Iago tells Othello Cassio has
spoken of his love for
Desdemona in his sleep and
has used her handkerchief to
wipe his beard.
Emilia picks up the
handkerchief that Desdemona
has dropped.
OTHELLO ACT 3 – Sequencing the Events
Cassio arranges for musicians
to serenade Othello and
Desdemona; but it only annoys
them.
Desdemona mentions to Emilia
that she thinks her husband is
unwell.
Iago tells Othello Cassio has
spoken of his love for
Desdemona in his sleep and
has used her handkerchief to
wipe his beard.
Emilia picks up the
handkerchief that Desdemona
has dropped.
Desdemona tells Cassio she
will do everything in her power
to convince Othello to reinstate
him.
Desdemona pleads with
Othello to reinstate Cassio, and
he agrees.
Othello is seen discharging his
duties as Governor of Cyprus
and inspecting the
fortifications.
Othello believes Iago and tells
him to murder Cassio and that
he will murder Desdemona.
Desdemona tells Cassio she
will do everything in her power
to convince Othello to reinstate
him.
Desdemona pleads with
Othello to reinstate Cassio, and
he agrees.
Othello is seen discharging his
duties as Governor of Cyprus
and inspecting the
fortifications.
Othello believes Iago and tells
him to murder Cassio and that
he will murder Desdemona.
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 OTHELLO ACT 3 – Sequencing the Events (Teacher Copy)

1. Cut and paste these events from Act 3 onto a time line, making clear which scene
they happen in
2. Find a quotation to match each event

9. Emilia gives Desdemona’s 1. Cassio arranges for 4. Desdemona tells Cassio she
handkerchief to Iago, who says musicians to serenade Othello will do everything in her power
he will leave it in Cassio’s and Desdemona; but it only to convince Othello to reinstate
lodgings. (3.3) annoys them. (3.1) him. (3.3)

2. Iago informs Cassio that 7. Desdemona mentions to 5. Desdemona pleads with

Desdemona is speaking to Emilia that she thinks her Othello to reinstate Cassio, and
Othello on his behalf. (3.1) husband is unwell. (3.3) he agrees. (3.3)

11. Iago tells Othello Cassio

6. Iago steers Othello’s 3. Othello is seen discharging
has spoken of his love for
thoughts to jealousy about his duties as Governor of
Desdemona in his sleep and
Desdemona’s relationship with Cyprus and inspecting the
has used her handkerchief to
Cassio. (3.3) fortifications. (3.2)
wipe his beard. (3.3)

12. Othello believes Iago and

10. Othello returns nearly
convinced of Desdemona’s
unfaithfulness. (3.3)
8. Emilia picks up the
tells him to murder Cassio and
handkerchief that Desdemona
that he will murder
has dropped. (3.3)
Desdemona. (3.3)

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