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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; accuses Othello of using witch craft/drugs on Desdemona |
| Roderigo | the "fool" of the play who is in love with Desdemona |
| Desdemona | described as pure, free of an inner flaw |