Othello characters

Iago

Iago is the central character who furiously hates Othello. He is 28 years old and serves under Othello. The happiness of Othello and Desdemona does not give him peace and he weaves a monstrous intrigue to annoy them. Iago is a very insidious, envious and cunning person who is ready to do anything...

Bianca

Bianca is a girl who makes a living by trading her body. One of its clients is Cassio, who often uses her services. The girl blindly fell in love with him and does not understand the fact that he is mocking her. She believes that one day she will marry him. She is the only woman in the play to...

Othello

Othello is a middle-aged man; he is a Moor and an officer of the Venetian army. His heart is conquered by a young girl and he marries her. He is a brave and good soldier, but no less than respectable qualities and in his character. He is respected by all around for his power and integrity. However...

Miguel Cássio

The name of this young soldier is known in distant countries, as he constantly travels. Othello selected this young man as a lieutenant and they are also good friends. Michael Cassio is young and not an experienced soldier. His high position annoys and turns into the object of envy of Iago. Using...

Desdêmona

This young and delicate girl is the love and wife of Othello. She refused all her fiancés and, contrary to her father, left with her husband. The girl notices that the husband is concerned, but does not suspect about the impending danger. The heroine still cares about her beloved and tries...

Emilia

She is the faithful and compliant servant of Desdemona. All the time, she must accompany her mistress. She is also the wife of the villain Iago. She isn’t the happiest woman and wife. Her man repeatedly humiliated and offended her publically. However, she does not even suspect her husband'...

Rodrigo

Rodrigo is one of Desdemona's obsessive and jealous suitors. He is young, rich and stupid. He is certain that with his wealth he can get everything he wants. He wants to marry Desdemona and believes that if he yields up all his deep pocket to the fiend Iago, he will help him get the girl...