MAIN CHARACTERS

OTHELLO (The Moor)
He is a mercenary general in the service of the Duke of Venice.

IAGO
Iago is an evil man who is ensign to Othello.

DESDEMONA
She is wife to Othello and daughter of a noble Venetian, Brabantio.

CASSIO
He is an honorable lieutenant to Othello, known for his embellished language.

RODERIGO
He is a gullible rich gentleman and one-time suitor to Desdemona.

BRABANTIO
He is Desdemona’s father and a well-respected Venetian Senator.

DUKE of VENICE
He relies heavily on Othello for maintaining the peace in his Empire.

EMILIA
She is Iago’s wife and Desdemona’s companion.

MONTANO
He is Governor of Cyprus until the arrival of Othello.

LODOVICO
He is a noble Venetian and kinsman of Brabantio.

GRATIANO
He is a noble Venetian and brother of Brabantio.

BIANCA
She is a harlot and mistress of Cassio.