Othello
Act 5, Scene 1
Why does Othello ignore the cries for help?
a. How does his attitude contrast with his character at the beginning of the play?
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You are referring to Desdemona? Othello takes Desdemona's cries for mercy, and her remorse at Cassio's misfortune, as proof of her indiscretion; although his rage is tempered, he is still set on having her dead.
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