Brabantio | Venetian senator, father of Desdemona |
Gratiano | a noble Venetian, brother to Brabantio |
Lodovico | a noble Venetian, kinsman to Brabantio |
Roderigo | a Venetian gentleman, tricked into giving Iago all his possessions to “buy” Desdemona’s love |
Othello | “The Moor,” a general in the service of Venice. Runs off with Desdemona and is appointed to Cyprus, eventually believes via Iago that Desdemona is unfaithful and kills her |
Cassio | Othello’s lieutenant, tries to regain his reputation after getting drunk and stabbing the former governor of Cyprus |
Iago | Othello’s ancient; believes Othello slept with his wife and wants revenge. Tricks Roderigo, Othello, and Cassio |
Montano | Governor of Cyprus, stabbed by Cassio |
Desdemona | daughter of Brabantio and wife of Othello. Is in love and loyal to Othello, and is confused when he turns against her |
Emilia | Wife of Iago, is loyal to him and does what he tells her to do to prove that. Doesn’t know of Iago’s plan until Desdemona is killed |
Bianca | Prostitute, mistress of Cassio |
Othello character list
July 25, 2019