Othello Characters

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Across
  1. 2. Desdemona’s father, a Venetian senator.
  2. 3. A gullible Venetian gentleman manipulated by Iago.
  3. 6. The tragic flaw or error in judgment of the hero.
  4. 9. The city where the play begins and political power resides.
  5. 10. The play’s main antagonist who manipulates others.
  6. 11. The official who supports Othello’s marriage early in the play.
  7. 12. The Moor of Venice and the play’s tragic hero.
  8. 13. Othello’s loyal lieutenant, demoted after a drunken fight.
  9. 14. The island where most of the play takes place, symbolising conflict.
  10. 15. A courtesan in love with Cassio.
  11. 17. Othello’s wife, falsely accused of infidelity.
  12. 18. The Governor of Cyprus before Othello arrives.
Down
  1. 1. A noble character with a fatal flaw leading to their downfall.
  2. 4. A Venetian nobleman and Brabantio’s brother.
  3. 5. A sudden reversal of fortune experienced by the tragic hero.
  4. 7. The moment of recognition or realisation in a tragedy.
  5. 8. A kinsman of Brabantio who brings news from Venice.
  6. 16. Iago’s wife and Desdemona’s attendant.