Othello - He is the protagonist and the play's tragic hero. As the general of Venetian army, he is highly respected, but as a Moor, his often the subject to the racism and prejudice of his peers., Iago - He is the antagonist of the play and occupies the role of villain or antihero depending on your interpretation. Although he is Othello's ensign (standard bearer), he is manipulative and destructive., Desdemona - She is married to Othello and is the daughter of Brabantio. The two people she trusts the most are her husband and Emilia, her lady-in-waiting., Emilia - She is Iago's wife and Desdemona's lady-in-waiting (attendant). She finds Desdemona's handkerchief and brings it to Iago. Near the end of the play, she realizes her husband's villainy., Cassio - He is Othello's chosen lieutenant, and is resented by Iago as a result. He loses his place as lieutenant after a drunken brawl., Bianca - She is a courtesan in Cyprus. She is in love with Cassio, and is asked by Cassio to copy the embroidery of Desdemona's handkerchief. Something of a stock character, she occupies the role of the "hooker with a heart of gold"., Roderigo - He is a Venetian who is in love with Desdemona. At the start of the play, he acts as Iago's sidekick, giving away all of his money in the belief that Iago will help him win Desdemona's heart. But he is being deceived., Duke of Venice - He is the official authority in Venice and has great respect for Othello, who he sends Cyprus. However, he is often indecisive in matters of state., Brabantio - He is the father of Desdemona and a Venetian senator. When he discovers the secret marriage between Othello and Desdemona, he becomes angry and accuses Othello of witchcraft before the senate., Gratiano - He is a kinsmen to Brabantio, a friend of Lodovico and Desdemona's uncle. Towards the end of the play, he takes all fortunes and property of Othello., Lodovico - He is a handsome and well-spoken Venetian gentleman, whose characteristics are in sharp contrast to the monstrosity of Othello's jealousy., Montano - He is a governor is Cyprus, and is stabbed by Cassio in a drunken fight., Clown - He is the servant in Othello's household, and often makes jokes before the main action of the scenes. His main lines involve him telling the musicians to leave Othello's house.,

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