Who is Othello
a general in the Venetian army. He is increasingly consumed by sexual jealousy eventually murdering his wife.
Who is Iago
Othello’s ensign. Machiavellian villain.
who is Desdemona
Othello’s wife and Brabantio’s daughter.
Who is Emilia
Iago’s wife and Desdemona’s servant
Who is Cassio
Othello’s lieutenant. Iago convinces Othello that Cassio and Desdemona are having an affair.
Who is Roderigo
a gentleman of Venice who is infatuated with Desdemona. Iago manipulates and eventually kills him.
Who is Duke of Venice
Allows Othello’s marriage to Desdemona because he needs Othello to lead the army.
Who is Brabantio
Desdemona’s father and a venetian senator.
Who is Montano
governor of Cyprus
Who is Lodovico
senator; the voice of reason the play.
Who is Gratiano
the senator
Who is Bianaca
Cypriot courtesan
