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Othello – Act III scene 1, 2

Musicians are abused by a clown. A brief glimpse of normal life before villainy takes hold.

Othello – Act II scene 3

Strong drink spoils the celebration.

Othello – Act II scene 1,2

A violent storm changes the course of events.

Othello – Act I scene 3

A Turkish fleet heads for Cyprus. Othello tells a love story. Desdemona speaks her mind. Iago makes a plan.

Othello – Act I scene 2

The newly married Othello is warned against the threat of his father-in-law, and urgently sought after by two search parties.

Othello – Act I scene 1

Iago sets out to make life miserable for the Moor of Venice, with the unwitting help of Roderigo.

Othello – Introduction

We begin our 20th series with some first impressions, a rundown of our methods, a list of resources, some history, and what to expect from one of Shakespeare's greatest tragedies.

Julius Caesar – Act V scene 2-5 On the fields of Philippi the final battle rages, and Caesar is revenged.

Julius Caesar – Act V scene 1

The apposing armies meet at Philippi, but before the fight there must be words.

Julius Caesar – Act IV scene 3

Tension between Brutus and Cassius erupts, there's news of Portia, and Caesar makes an appearance.