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A Who’s Who guide to Othello
Thursday 6th June A Who’s Who guide to Othello Othello is one of Shakespeare’s tragedies. This mean the hero has a fatal flaw which leads to his downfall. Like Macbeth and Romeo and Juliet, Othello ends with a large body count!
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Othello General of the Venice army
Highly respected but not a native – originally from Africa, known as a Moor Eloquent (Clever speaker) and powerful figure A racial and cultural outsider Before the play starts, has secretly married Desdemona – but her father doesn’t know this yet! (Despite his status in the army, being a Moor means he would not approve)
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Desdemona New bride of Othello
Young daughter of the powerful Venice senator (politician) Brabantio Was seduced by Othello’s heroic war stories Her handmaid (Emilia) is Iago’s wife.
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Iago The villain of the play!
Othello’s ensign – a senior soldier: Believes he should have been made lieutenant on experience instead of Cassio. Hates Othello but the general considers him trustworthy, loyal and honest: Often it is only the audience who know the truth! Tricks and manipulates many of the other characters – including his friend Roderigo!
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Roderigo Young, rich and a bit of an idiot!
In love with Desdemona – convinced that if he gives him all his money, Iago will help him win Desdemona’s hand (ie. Gullible) Jealous of Othello having married his dream girl!
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Michael Cassio Othello’s lieutenant
Highly educated but young and inexperienced in battle Cares deeply about his reputation Iago hates Cassio!
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