<P> Othello defends himself before the Duke of Venice , Brabantio 's kinsmen Lodovico and Gratiano , and various senators . Othello explains that Desdemona became enamoured of him for the sad and compelling stories he told of his life before Venice , not because of any witchcraft . The senate is satisfied , once Desdemona confirms that she loves Othello , but Brabantio leaves saying that Desdemona will betray Othello : `` Look to her , Moor , if thou hast eyes to see : / She has deceived her father , and may thee , '' ( Act I , Sc 3 ) . Iago , still in the room , takes note of Brabantio 's remark . By order of the Duke , Othello leaves Venice to command the Venetian armies against invading Turks on the island of Cyprus , accompanied by his new wife , his new lieutenant Cassio , his ensign Iago , and Iago 's wife , Emilia , as Desdemona 's attendant . </P>
<P> Othello defends himself before the Duke of Venice , Brabantio 's kinsmen Lodovico and Gratiano , and various senators . Othello explains that Desdemona became enamoured of him for the sad and compelling stories he told of his life before Venice , not because of any witchcraft . The senate is satisfied , once Desdemona confirms that she loves Othello , but Brabantio leaves saying that Desdemona will betray Othello : `` Look to her , Moor , if thou hast eyes to see : / She has deceived her father , and may thee , '' ( Act I , Sc 3 ) . Iago , still in the room , takes note of Brabantio 's remark . By order of the Duke , Othello leaves Venice to command the Venetian armies against invading Turks on the island of Cyprus , accompanied by his new wife , his new lieutenant Cassio , his ensign Iago , and Iago 's wife , Emilia , as Desdemona 's attendant . </P>
where do the opening scenes take place in othello
where do the opening scenes take place in othello
Venice
Venice