The first hint of additional scenes is when Othello tells the story of how he won Desdemona's heart, where Othello's lines are read while the audience is shown a flashback to the house of Barbanzio. Soon after this first addition, Iago introduces the audience to the chess pieces, which he uses to illustrate his plan. It uses several pieces, such as the White Queen and the Black King, which obviously refer to Othello and Desdemona. These will make recurring appearances as the film progresses. During the climax of the film, as Iago says "This is the night that makes me, or loses me altogether", (Parker) Iago drops the two pieces into a well, as they slowly sink to the bottom. This foreshadows the events that will eventually follow. One of the most noticeable additions to the film is the inclusion of a sex scene between Othello and Desdemona. This is a huge departure from the original play, as the play is ambiguous as to whether or not Othello and Desdemona actually consummated their marriage. In the play, Othello and Desdemona are interrupted both times when they go to bed, which could conceivably mean that their marriage had not yet been consummated. This is further supported by Desdemona's request that "If I die before thee, I pray thee, wrap me / In one of those same [wedding] sheets" (Shakespeare 4.3.22-23). This is because if their marriage