Othello

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Act 5 Scene 1

This is the final Act, and where Shakespeare can finally write about all the blood, gore, and bestial, primitive ways humans act based on unjustified, intense feelings of jealousy and anger! Iago orchestrates and guides Roderigo towards ambushing Cassio. However, as you should know, Roderigo is really no fighter and has no technique, unlike Cassio who is an experienced soldier.

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