Characters In Othello

Question 1

Describe Othello

Answer 1

-A general in the Venetian army, the tragic hero
-insecure due to his age and race despite his elevated status
-consumed by jealousy as the play progresses, eventually murders his wife due to his belief that she was having an affair

Question 2

Describe Iago

Answer 2

-Othello’s ensign, Machiavellian tragic hero
-takes delight in manipulation
-antagonist and catalyst

Question 3

Describe Desdemona

Answer 3

-othello’s wife, Brabantio’s daughter
-the tragic victim
-initially outspoken and determined but becomes increasingly passive

Question 4

Describe Emilia

Answer 4

-iago’s wife and Desdemona’s servant
-initially submissive, becomes outspoken

Question 5

Describe Cassio

Answer 5

-despite his inexperience becomes Othello’s lieutenant
-Iago convinces othello that Cassio an Desdemona are having an affair

Question 6

Describe Roderigo

Answer 6

-gentleman from Venice who is i love with Desdemona
-used as Iago’s pawn in his plans and eventually is killed because of this

Question 7

Describe the Duke of Venice

Answer 7

-allows Othello’s marriage to Desdemona as he needs Othello to lead the army

Question 8

Describe Brabantio

Answer 8

-Desdemona’s father, Venetian senator

Question 9

Describe montano

Answer 9

-original governor of Cyprus

Question 10

Describe Lodovico

Answer 10

-related to brabantio
-voice of reason

Question 11

Describe Bianca

Answer 11

Cypriot courtesan (prostitute), in love with Cassio