Questions and Answers
What is Othello's role in the play?
Who is Desdemona?
Daughter of Brabantio and Othello's wife who is determined and self-possessed.
Who is Iago?
The villain of the play who manipulates other characters.
What happens to Cassio in the play?
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Who is Emelia?
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What is Roderigo's motivation in the play?
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Who is Bianca?
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What is Brabantio's role in the play?
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Who is the Duke of Venice?
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Who is Montano?
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Who is Lodovico?
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Who is Graziano?
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Who is Clown?
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Study Notes
Othello Characters
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Othello is a respected Moorish general whose insecurities make him susceptible to manipulation, leading to jealousy towards his wife Desdemona.
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Desdemona, daughter of Brabantio, is characterized by her determination and purity. Her inability to prove her fidelity results in her tragic death by strangulation.
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Iago serves as the primary antagonist, driven by ambiguous motives and a disdain for women. He skillfully manipulates the other characters to achieve his goals.
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Cassio, Othello's loyal second-in-command, loses his rank and Othello's trust after a drunken brawl, providing Iago with leverage to exploit Othello's insecurities.
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Emilia is Iago’s wife and Desdemona's confidante, who harbors skepticism towards Iago's intentions and actions.
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Roderigo is infatuated with Desdemona and becomes enmeshed in Iago's schemes, ultimately agreeing to kill Cassio out of jealousy.
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Bianca, a prostitute in Cyprus, develops genuine feelings for Cassio but is mocked by him, highlighting themes of love and betrayal.
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Brabantio, a Venetian senator, is Desdemona’s father, representing societal values and family honor in the play.
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The Duke of Venice is the official authority who prompts Othello to recount his courtship of Desdemona, underscoring Othello's respected status.
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Montano previously held the governorship of Cyprus before Othello, setting up the political landscape of the play.
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Lodovico is a messenger sent from Venice to Cyprus, acting as a conduit for information and decisions impacting the characters.
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Graziano is Brabantio's kinsman who accompanies Lodovico to Cyprus, representing familial connections within the narrative.
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The Clown is Othello's servant who provides comic relief, contrasting the play's tragic elements.
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