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Othello
Play information, 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 |
| Barbantio | Desdemona's father |
| Roderigo | the "fool" of the play who is in love with Desdemona |