# Scene II explained — Othello

> Chapter companion for Othello by William Shakespeare.

## What happens

Othello gives Iago letters to deliver to the pilot and sends his duties to the senate, then plans to inspect the fortifications with the gentlemen.

## Character check-ins

### Othello

Gives orders to Iago and prepares to inspect the fortifications.

### Iago

Receives letters from Othello and agrees to deliver them.

## Key lines

> These letters give, Iago, to the pilot; And by him do my duties to the senate: That done, I will be walking on the works; Repair there to me.

Othello instructs Iago to hand over the letters to the pilot and convey his respects to the senate, then says he will be walking along the fortifications and tells Iago to meet him there.

_Othello delegates tasks and plans his next move._

> Well, my good lord, I’ll do’t.

Iago agrees to carry out Othello's orders.

_Iago outwardly complies with Othello's commands._

## Links

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