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Othello
William Shakespeare
Term | Definition |
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Othello | Protagonist (good guy); Venetian (from Veniee) general; referred to as the "Moor," married to Desdemona, with whom he eloped. |
Lago | Antagonist (bad guy or villain); referred to as the "ancient;" typically called "Honest Lago;" married to Emilia. |
Cassio | young, handsome lieutenant. |
Brabantio | Desdemona's father. |
Roderigo | the "fool" of the play who is in love with Desdemona. |