Who stabs Iago?

Othello stabs Iago, wounding him, and Lodovico orders some soldiers to disarm Othello.
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Who tries to stab Iago?

Also, Cassio is the only one (besides Desdemona) who has the power to clear up what's really going on to Othello. In short, Iago wants them both dead. Cassio then enters the street and Roderigo, hidden by darkness, tries to stab him. Cassio avoids the thrust, and wounds him back in self-defense.
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Who killed Iago in Othello?

In a vain attempt to prevent his scheme from being revealed, Iago stabs and kills Emilia, and is then taken prisoner while Othello, lamenting the loss of his wife, kills himself next to her. Notably, Iago is left wounded but alive at the end of the play.
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Who does Iago stab in Othello?

In the street at night, Iago directs Roderigo to ambush Cassio. When Cassio approaches, Roderigo attacks unsuccessfully and is wounded by Cassio. Iago, from behind, stabs Cassio in the leg and runs away while Cassio cries murder.
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Who does Iago stab to death?

Cassio retaliates by stabbing Roderigo and killing him. While this fight is occuring Iago stabs Cassio in the leg because that is an area which is exposed. Cassio does not see Iago as it is very dark outside. 49.
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Iago's Stabbing



Why does Iago stab Cassio?

Also, Cassio is the only one (besides Desdemona) who has the power to clear up what's really going on to Othello. In short, Iago wants them both dead. Cassio then enters the street and Roderigo, hidden by darkness, tries to stab him. Cassio avoids the thrust, and wounds him back in self-defense.
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Who does Cassio stab Act 2?

Iago orders Roderigo to leave and “cry a mutiny” (II. iii. 140 ). As Montano and others attempt to hold Cassio down, Cassio stabs Montano.
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Why does Iago stab Roderigo?

Lodovico, Gratiano and Iago reappear, Iago claiming total innocence to Cassio's injuries even though he inflicted them. Seizing Roderigo, Iago stabs and wounds him "in revenge" for wounding his "friend" Cassio.
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When did Iago stab Roderigo?

Shakespeare's Othello Act 5 Scene 1 - Iago Stabs Cassio and Roderego.
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What did Iago do after Emilia was stabbed?

Q. What did Iago do after Emilia was stabbed? Stayed to take care of her.
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How Iago was killed?

They are joined shortly by Montano, Lodovico, Cassio, and Iago, who is being held prisoner. Othello stabs Iago, wounding him, and Lodovico orders some soldiers to disarm Othello.
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Why did Iago stab Emilia?

Iago kills Emilia because she did betray him—but she betrayed him for the greater good, and Iago's violence toward her is more graphic and terrible than the smothering of Desdemona, bringing home his full villainy.
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Who is Montano in Othello?

Montano is the governor of Cyprus which has strong ties to Venice. Cyprus is a strategically important part of the Venetian empire so Montano has a significant role to play. Montano is well-connected in Venice through his family.
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What is Bianca's role in the story?

Bianca is a fictional character in William Shakespeare's Othello (c. 1601–1604). She is Cassio's jealous lover. Despite her brief appearance on stage, Bianca plays a significant role in the progress of Iago's scheme to make Othello believe that his wife Desdemona is cheating on him with Cassio.
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Who does Desdemona say killed her?

She says that Cassio has killed Roderigo. Then Desdemona's voice is heard from the bed, saying "falsely murdered" and Emilia calls for help. Desdemona says that she is innocent, denies that anyone has killed her, and dies.
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Why does Iago decide Roderigo must be killed?

Why does Iago say he wished to kill Roderigo? What reason does he Give Othello for not killing him? Iago says he wished he'd kill Rodrigo so he could have defended Othello's marriage and honor.
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Who does Iago try to blame the wounding of Cassio on?

Finally, the three men come face-to-face, and they question Cassio about his injuries. Bianca enters and begins to cry out when she sees the wounded Cassio. Iago questions Cassio about his assailant, but Cassio can provide no explanation for what has happened. Iago suggests that Roderigo is to blame.
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Why does Iago blame Bianca?

Because Iago would have probably killed Cassio. Why does Iago use Bianca as an easy target to make it seem as if she tried to kill Cassio? -Bianca is pale and flustered making her seem guilty. Why does Iago say, "No; Heaven forfend!
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Why did Montano fight Cassio?

Iago tells Montano that Cassio is a habitual drunkard and that Othello has misjudged in promoting such an unreliable person. When Cassio appears, Montano upbraids him for being drunk, and Cassio turns on him, wounding Montano with his sword.
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How did Iago trick Cassio?

Iago tricks Cassio into speaking about Bianca, a woman he is having an affair with, while leading Othello to believe Cassio is describing Desdemona. As a result, Cassio's comments, such as “She is persuaded I will marry her / Out of her own love and flattery, not out of my promise” (4.1.)
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How is Roderigo killed in Othello?

In the dark streets of Cyprus, Roderigo attacks Cassio, who, uninjured, stabs Roderigo. Iago then wounds Cassio in the leg. Othello, hearing Cassio cry out, thinks that Iago has killed him, and departs to murder Desdemona. Iago then kills the wounded Roderigo.
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Who was Gratiano in Othello?

Gratiano is Brabantio's brother. He is one of the Venetians who arrive on Cyprus after Othello's victory, in his case bringing the news of Brabantio's death. Walking home with Lodovico he comes across the wounded Cassio and is convinced by Iago of Bianca's likely guilt in the matter.
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What is Lodovico's role in Othello?

Lodovico is a kinsman of Brabantio's. He leads the Venetian party that comes to Cyprus after Othello's victory to proclaim Cassio the new governor. He is shocked to find Othello publicly shaming his wife and worries about the general's sanity.
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Is Montano the governor?

Montano is the Governor of Cyprus. He sends news to the Venetian Senate of the Turkish advance towards the island. Esteemed by the Duke, he is however not considered as great a soldier as Othello, whom they send to replace him for the crisis.
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