Othello Characters

3. Iago’s wife and Desdemona's attendant. Sharp-witted and practical, she ultimately exposes Iago’s treachery.
7. A wealthy Venetian suitor of Desdemona. Foolish and desperate, he is manipulated by Iago to further his schemes.
8. Desdemona’s father, a Venetian senator. He is outraged by her marriage to Othello.
9. A Moorish general in the Venetian army. Noble, eloquent, and passionate, but his trust and jealousy ultimately lead to his downfall.
10. A courtesan in love with Cassio. Jealous of his other relationships, she becomes unwittingly entangled in Iago’s plot.
12. Othello’s ensign (standard-bearer). Cunning, manipulative, and driven by jealousy and ambition, he orchestrates Othello's downfall.

1. Another Venetian nobleman, Brabantio’s kinsman. He arrives in Cyprus after Desdemona’s death.
2. of Venice The ruler of Venice. He respects Othello and supports his marriage to Desdemona.
4. The governor of Cyprus before Othello. He becomes involved in the fallout of Iago’s schemes.
5. Othello's wife. Virtuous, loyal, and deeply in love with Othello. She becomes a tragic victim of his jealousy.
6. A Venetian nobleman and Desdemona's cousin. He brings messages from Venice and is shocked by Othello’s actions.
11. Othello’s loyal lieutenant. Young, handsome, and inexperienced in battle, he becomes a target of Iago's schemes.