After the death of Desdemona, Lodovico questions Othello and Cassio together, thus revealing the truth. He and Lodovico find Cassio wounded after Roderigo stabs him in the drunken brawl. The Duke appoints Othello to lead the forces defending Venice against the Turkish attack on Cyprus he also urges Brabantio to accept his daughter's marriage. The Duke of Venice The leader of the governing body of the city state of Venice. She does not realize until too late that the wicked person who has poisoned Othello against Desdemona is Iago, her own husband. She knows Iago better than anybody else and is suspicious of his actions and motives. She is skilled in needlework and agrees to copy the handkerchief that Cassio gives her then she throws it back at him, believing it is the token of his new love.Įmilia Desdemona's lady-in-waiting and Iago's wife. Cassio is appointed governor of Cyprus after Othello's death.īianca A courtesan (prostitute), in love with Cassio. Iago eventually convinces Othello that Cassio is Desdemona's paramour. He is popular, he speaks well, and he is lively and trusting. Cassio accompanied Othello as his friend when he was courting Desdemona. Iago involves Roderigo in an attack on Cassio, for which Roderigo pays with his life, as Iago kills him to ensure his silence.Ĭassio Othello's lieutenant in the Venetian defense forces. Iago, playing on Roderigo's hopes and gullibility, continues to help himself to Roderigo's money, and Roderigo never gets his heart's desire. He has more money than sense and pays Iago to court Desdemona on his behalf. Roderigo A Venetian nobleman in love with Desdemona. He warns Othello that Desdemona is a clever deceiver. He is angry at his daughter's choice of husband but can do nothing once the marriage has taken place, and the Venetian Senate has accepted it. She dies declaring her love for him.īrabantio A Venetian Senator, Desdemona's father. She firmly believes that he will see that she is true to him, but when she realizes he is about to kill her, she can only feel despair and grief. She accompanies Othello to Cyprus on the campaign against the Turks but finds him becoming distant and making wild accusations against her.
She organizes her life intelligently and shows courage, love, and loyalty in following her husband into danger. When finally cornered and charged with his wickedness, Iago refuses to speak or to repent or explain his actions, and he goes to his punishment still surrounded by mystery.ĭesdemona A noble Venetian lady, daughter of Brabantio. He exploites Roderigo as a source of money and an unwitting accomplice in his plot to bring down Othello. He had hoped for promotion, but Othello passed over him in favor of Cassio, and Iago works revenge on them both. Iago Othello's ancient (captain) in the Venetian defense forces. Inflamed with jealousy, he smothers Desdemona in her bed, only to find out too late that he has been misled and has killed the woman who loved him faithfully. Iago works on Othello's personal and social insecurity until Othello believes the combination of Iago's lies and flimsy circumstantial evidence. Othello falls in love and marries Desdemona, but during the campaign against the Turks, Othello is tricked by Iago into believing that his wife has been unfaithful with his lieutenant, Cassio. He is a military man, with a reputation for courage in battle and good judgment in military matters. His successful profession brings him high status in Venice, but his foreign origins and color separate him from those with whom he lives and works. He is framed for an affair with Desdemona.Ī rich Venetian who desperately wants to be with Desdemona.Ī prostitute whom Cassio frequently visits.Othello A Moor (an African), a general in the defense forces of the city state of Venice. The ability to visually see this with help bridge connections for students and make understanding the concept easier.Ī Venetian general sent to Cyprus to stop Turkish invaders.ĭaughter of a Venetian senator. The information that they record will help them to return and review personalities that contrast. Using a character map for Shakespeare is often even more beneficial because it also allows students to record the nuances of characteristics that create foil characters. With character mapping, students will record this information, helping them follow along and catch the subtleties which make reading more enjoyable! When reading a play, small attributes and details frequently become important as the plot progresses. This log (also called a character map) allows students to recall relevant information about important characters. As students read, a storyboard can serve as a helpful character reference log.
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