Othello

Othello

1. A moor, and successful mercenary general who works for the state of Venice.

2. Middle aged bachelor, who elopes with and marries a wealthy young Venetian, Desdemona.

3. Othello is posted to Cyprus as governor during the Turkish conflict.

4. First Impressions;

   • Before he appears on stage, we are led to believe by Iago that Othello is bombastic, conceited and personally lascivious
     • Othello's