Question

Can someone please give me a brief summary of Othello Act 1 scene 1-2​

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Othello Act 1 Scene 1 - 2 Summary

• Othello and Desdemona is married in Venice, Italy

• It begins in the middle of an argument between Roderigo and largo

• largo was passed over for the lieutenant position by Othello

• Roderigo gives largo a large sum of money to help him get Desdemona

• Roderigo has been robbed by "thieves," screamed two men

• largo shares knowledge with Desdemona's father concerning her and Othello

• Brabantio declares that his daughter has been charmed by magic and stolen
• Brabantio and his men follow Roderigo to Othello
• Cassio and officers from Venetian court approach Othello
• Othello receives a message that the duke of Venice needs him concerning something about Cyrus
• Brabantio orders the men to attack Othella

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