Othello Character Log

Othello Character Log

1. Othello

   • a noble Moor (an African Muslim) in the military service of Venice Runs off and marries Desdemona Proud claims he loves Desdemona because she pities him (page 59) Leads the offense against the Turks headed for Cyprus respected by the Duke as a leader Trusts Iago, because he leaves Desdemona in Iago's care during the war
   • Cassio
     • Othello's lieutenant Iago claims that he is conceited, stubborn, and lacks real experience
     • Bianca
       • mistress to Cassio
   • Iago
     • Othello's enemy and his "ensign" or "ancient," which means his officer or lieutenant Does not like Cassio Is sneaky and calculating tricks Roderigo into selling Roderigo's land so that Iago can make money (page 72) Plans on telling Othello that Cassio was intimate with Desdemona to get Cassio's military rank Does not believe in love and thinks that men are lusty animals Seeks revenge on Othello because Othello slept with his wife, however he doesn't do so because he loves his wife, he does so because he is angry, embarrassed, and emasculated. Plots against Othello and Cassio to get even: wife for wife (page 98)
     • Emilia
       • wife to Iago
     • Roderigo
       • Friend of Iago Bigot Is in love with Desdemona and tried to court her but she turned him down Sells his land to make money to buy Desdemona presents to get her love
   • Clown
     • servant to Othello
   • Desdemona
     • daughter of Brabantio and wife of Othello States that she is now loyal to Othello, not her father loves Othello because of his dangerous experiences Requested that she be able to go with him during the fight against the Turks
     • Brabantio
       • a senator Desdemona's father Very skeptical when he first hears about Othello and Desdemona - he accuses Othello of witchcraft When he knows the truth and hears it from his daughter, he is very bitter and disappointed in her
       • Gratiano
         • official of Venice brother to Brabantio
       • Lodovico
         • an official of Venice a relative of Brabantio and Desdemona

2. Duke of Venice

   • Calls for Othello Helps Brabantio deal with Desdemona and Othello Respects Othello as a leader and requests that he leads the fight against the Turks invading Cyprus Uses many proverbs in his speech Tells Brabantio that his son-in-law is far more fair than black (page 66).

3. First Senator

4. Second Senator

5. Montano