Othello characters

Othello characters

1. Othello

   • Seen as the tragic hero of the play due to his noble attributes of being a powerful and respected army general.
   • However he is also seen as an outsider within society due to his lack of noble birth, race and his religious conversion
     • "Rude am I in my speech"
     • "Happily I am Black"

2. Desdemona

   • Of high noble birth due to her farther Brabantio.
   • Presented as a faithful wife due to the compassion she feels towards Othello and therefore virtuous and pure

3. Iago

   • Is the antagonist of the play as he clearly causes conflict for the tragic hero.
   • Often plays on the insecurities of Othello causing him to