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