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Othello: characters
Principal characters
Othello
A Moorish general in the service of Venice, respected for his military leadership. His marriage to Desdemona becomes the focus of Iago's manipulation.
Relationships
OthelloDesdemonawifeIagoensign and trusted subordinateMichael CassiolieutenantBrabantiofather-in-law
- Desdemonawife
- Iagoensign and trusted subordinate
- Michael Cassiolieutenant
- Brabantiofather-in-law
Speaks in 12 of 15 scenes
Looks
Unattractive face and appearance 1
Not close to Desdemona in age 1
Has recurrent epileptic fits 1
A Spanish sword of ice-brook temper 1
- Desdemona
- Iago
- Emilia
- Michael Cassio
- Roderigo
Venetian family and authorities
- Brabantio
- Duke of Venice
- Lodovico
- Gratiano