Othello Characters Flashcards
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Othello:
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- A general in the Venetian army
and the tragic hero. - Despite his elevated status, he is insecure due to his race and age.
- He is consumed by jealousy as the play progresses, eventually murdering his wife due to believing she has had an affair.
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lago:
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- Othello’s ensign and the Machiavellian tragic villain.
- He delights in manipulation.
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Desdemona:
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- Othello’s wife, Brabantio’s daughter, and the tragic victim.
- She is initially determined and outspoken, but becomes increasingly passive.
4
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Emilia:
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- lago’s wife and Desdemona’s servant.
- Whilst she is initially submissive, she becomes more outspoken.
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Cassio:
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- Despite his inexperience, he becomes Othello’s lieutenant just before the play begins. - lago convinces Othello that Cassio and Desdemona are having an affair.
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Roderigo:
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- A gentleman of Venice who is infatuated with Desdemona.
- lago uses him as a pawn in his plans, and eventually kills him.
7
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Duke of Venice:
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- Allows Othello’s marriage to Desdemona because he needs Othello to lead the army.
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Brabantio:
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- Desdemona’s father and a
Venetian senator.
9
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Montano:
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- Original governor of Cyprus.
10
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Lodovico:
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- Related to Brabantio and the voice of reason in the play.
11
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Gratiano:
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- Related to Brabantio.
12
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Bianca:
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- Cypriot courtesan.
- Loves Cassio.
