At first the Duke discusses that a Turkish fleet is going to Cyprus. Othello enters with everyone to be tested before the Duke. Othello is commanded by the Duke to stop the general. The Duke requested for Brabantio's help. Brabantio would of been by the Duke's side if he wasn't distracted by Othello's actions. Duke wanted to be filled in on the issue. Brabantio explains about his daughter. Senator asks if shes dead? Brabantio responds with she's dead to me, she was abused and stolen from him and corrupted by witchcraft. Duke asked who did such actions? Brabantio points the finger at Othello. Othello explains his love for Desdemona. Brabantio was appalled that Desdemona fell for Othello, because she was so innocent, so Brabantio thought witchcraft(spells) were used. Othello was asked if he had used witchcraft. Othello requested that Desdemona should testify. If Desdemona says that she doesn't like Othello then kill him. Othello explains how he got together with Desdemona. Othello would explain his time in the army, and Desdemona felt bad for Othello. Desdemona loved Othello because she felt bad for him through all of his hard times. Othello loved Desdemona because she would feel bad for him and pity him. Desdemona enters and explains her love for him. The Duke started to agree with Othello and suggested that Brabantio should listen to Desdemona. The Duke reminds Othello that he should defend Cyprus from the Turks. Othello agrees to go but only if Desdemona gets the proper care. Desdemona wants to go with Othello. The offer for Desdemona to go with Othello is declined, and Othello must leave someone with Desdemona. Brabantio tells Othello to watch Desdemona closely, because Desdemona deceived her own father so she might deceive Othello. Desdemona goes with Iago and his wife to be protected, while Othello goes to war. Roderigo is suicidal at one point. Iago suggests to destroy Desdemona and Othello's love. Iago suggests to meet with Roderigo in the morning to discuss the plot. Iago plans that Desdemona and Othello will cheat on each other.