Othello

act 4 scene 1

why do the letter calling Othello home and the appearance of Desdemona coincide here

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I think Desdemona's appearance reminds Othello of his blind rage and pain. Now Cassio will run Cyprus instead of him. This means more instability for Othello. Othello simply cannot accept being called a cuckold and than leaving the situation without remedy.