Characters Flashcards
1
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Othello
A
A general in the Venetian army and the tragic hero.
2
Q
Iago
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Othello’s ensign and the Machiavellian tragic villain.
3
Q
Desdemona
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Othello’s wife, Brabantio’s daughter, and the tragic victim.
4
Q
Emilia
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Iago’s wife and Desdemona’s servant.
5
Q
Cassio
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Despite his inexperience, he becomes Othello’s lieutenant just before the play begins.
6
Q
Roderigo
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A gentlemen of Venice who is infatuated with Desdemona.
7
Q
Duke of Venice
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Allows Othello’s marriage to Desdemona because he needs Othello to lead the army.
8
Q
Brabantio
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Desdemona’s father and a Venetian senator.
9
Q
Montano
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Original governor of Cyprus.
10
Q
Lodovico
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Related to Brabantio and the voice of reason in the play.
11
Q
Gratiano
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Related to Brabantio.
12
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Bianca
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Cypriot courtesan. Loves Cassio.
