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Othello

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1OthelloThe play’s protagonist and hero.
A Christian Moor and general of the armies of Venice.
Othello is an eloquent and physically powerful figure, respected by all those around him.
Easy prey to insecurities because of his age, his life as a soldier, and his race.
He has and open nature which Iago uses to twist his love for his wife, Desdemona, into a powerful and destructive jealousy.
2DesdemonaThe daughter of the Venetian senator Brabanzio.
Desdemona and Othello are secretly married.
Loyal towards Othello.
3IagoOthello’s ensign.
The villain of the play.
Iago is twenty-eight years old.
While his ostensible reason for desiring Othello’s demise.
Reasons for this are displayed throughout the whole play.
Uses manipulation to get what he wants.
4CassioOthello’s lieutenant.
His position is much resented by Iago.
Gets into a drunken brawl on and loses his place as lieutenant.
Is a part to plain in Othello's downfall.
5EmiliaIago’s wife and Desdemona’s attendant.
Attached to her Desdemona.
Distrustful of her husband.
6BrabantioDesdemona’s father.
Venetian senator.
Feels betrayed when the general marries his daughter in secret.
7RoderigoA jealous suitor of Desdemona.
Young, rich, and foolish, Roderigo is convinced that if he gives Iago all of his money, Iago will help him win Desdemona’s hand.
Agrees with Iago to kill Cassio.
8BiancaA courtesan, or prostitute.
Bianca’s favorite customer is Cassio, who teases her with promises of marriage.

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