Characters of

Othello
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OTHELLO
Play’s protagonist

Referred to as “The Moor”.

Is often easy pray due to insecurities.

IAGO
The villain of the play.

Obsessive

Relentless

Jealous

Manipulative.
DESDEMONA
Considered to be pure and meek.

(Submissive)

Secretly married before the start of the play.

EMILIA
Wife of Iago

Distrustful of her husband?

Desdemona’s attendant/Confidant
BRABANTIO
Blustering and self-important Venetian senator.

Feels betrayed by Othello

Desdemona’s Father
RODERIGO
Jealous former suitor of Desdemona

Desperate to win her by any means necessary

CASSIO
Youthful, good looking, and flirtatious.
BIANCA
Courtesan/Prostitute in Cyprus?

Companion of Cassio.