Othello

Othello

1. Characters

   • Iago
     • Uses Roderigo's Money
     • Hates Othello for not choosing him as lieutenant
       • Othello's flag-bearer
         • Uses Othello for plans
       • Completely innocent in front of Othello
         • Is sympathetic, supporting, complimentary
       • Fake reason of cheating with Emilia
     • Jealous of Cassio
     • Bad Morals
       • Mocks honest people; claims people like him who are sly and greed have true souls
       • Frequent Animal imagery-represents chaos, disgust, crude nature
       • Sexist, suspicious
         • No respect for women
   • Roderigo
     • Racist and rude
     • In love with Desdemona; proposal previously rejected
   • Brabanzio
     • Firstly upset by Iago and Roderigo
       • Cannot believe Desdemona's actions; suspects Othello of magic
         • Racist
         • Highly pained and grieved
   • Othello
     • Beginning
       • Calm, resists violence
       • Articulate, confident, well-spoken, complex language
       • Respected in Venice; great honour and qualities
         • Greatly respected by Duke
       • Well experienced in Wars
       • Confident in Desdemona's love
       • Highly trusts Iago
   • Desdemona
     • Beautiful, innocent, intelligent, brave
     • Wooed by Othello's stories of war