 Beautiful Desdemona is married to Otello, the Commander of the Venetian Army. Old officer Iago is plotting against Otello and his lieutenant Cassio. By planting Desdemona s handkerchief on Cassio, manipulative Iago convinces Otello of his wife s infidelity. Infuriated Otello falls for the plot and kills his wife Desdemona. Iago s wife reveals the plot, and gets killed by Iago. Devastated Otello kills himself in grief.