Monday, March 23, 2015

Do you know the main characters in Othello?

The Main character in the book is Othello. He was a Venetian military officer. He was also a Moor and he was also married to Desdemona. Othello had lot of jealousy and pride, he speak well but his manners are always good. Desdemona is also a Venetian, she come from a wealthy and high ranking family. she is very out spoken, but Othello wish her to be more private. Cassio is a lieutenant army. Cassio is like the opposite of Othello in terms of behavior. Othello believes that Cassio is having an affair with his wife.

Iago is a villain. Iago did not get the lieutenant position. He think that Othello is having an affair with his wife, Emilia. Emilia is maid for Desdemona. she does not know about the bad thing that her husband does. Emilia is loyal to everyone.

Brabantio is the father of Desdemona. He is not happy that his daughter married Othello. He felt betrayed and think that she will betray her husband too. Roderigo is in love with Desdemona. Roderigo died in disgrace when he tried to work with Iago to kill Cassio in return for Desdemona's love. The Duke of Venice allowed Othello and Desdemona to stay together but he also send Othello to Cyprus to fight against the Moors. The Senators of Venice are men of law who are smart and intelligent, who Othello reports to.

Bianca, Montano (governor of Cyprus) Lodovico and Grantiano also played important roles in the story of Othello.

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