Othello: Act V, scene i (Detailed commentary and analysis)

Detailed commentary and analysis by Claire's Notes of Act V, scene i of Othello by William Shakespeare
The final act begins with a brief scene brimming with chaos and confusion. Roderigo is lying in wait for Cassio outside Bianca's house, spurred on by Iago to kill him. Iago reveals that if Cassio manages to kill Roderigo in the ensuing fight, then that will be killing two birds with one stone. If Iago can pull this off, then he should be home free...
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