OTHELLO: LIST OF CHARACTERS

Roderigo—a Venetian gentleman; rejected suitor to Desdemona







Iago—newly appointed ensign to Othello, Moor of Venice






Brabantio—Venetian Senator; father to Desdemona






Othello—the Moorish General; husband to Desdemona






Cassio—newly appointed lieutenant to Othello






Duke of Venice—official who appoints Othello in charge of Cyprian mission






Desdemona—wife to Othello; daughter to Brabantio






Montano—retiring governor of Cyprus; predecessor to Othello in Cyprian government






Emilia—wife to Iago; attendant to Desdemona






Clown—servant to Othello






Bianca—a courtesan; mistress to Cassio






Gratiano—Venetian nobleman; brother to Brabantio






Lodovico—Venetian nobleman; kinsman to Brabantio






Senators—officials who discuss Cyprian mission






Messengers—deliver announcements during the play






Two Gentlemen—converse with the governor






Third Gentleman—brings news of the Turkish fleet






Herald—Othello’s herald who reads a proclamation






Sailor—brings message about Turkish fleet






Officers—unnamed characters throughout the play who serve in the military






Attendants—unnamed characters throughout the play whose purpose is to serve the other characters