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THE CHARACTERS IN THE PLAY IT

OTHELLO, a noble Moor in the service of the Venetian State
BRABANTIO, a Senator of Venice and Desdemona’s father
CASSIO, Othello’s Lieutenant
IAGO, Othello’s Ancient

RODERIGO, a Venetian Gentleman
DUKE OF VENICE
Other Senators
MONTANO, Othello’s predecessor in the government of Cyprus

GRATIANO, Brother of Brabantio
LODOVICO, Kinsman of Brabantio
Clown, Servant to Othello
DESDEMONA, Brabantio’s daughter and Othello’s wife

EMILIA, Iago’s wife
BIANCA, a Courtesan
Sailor, Messenger, Herald, Officers, Gentlemen, Musicians, and Attendants

SCENE: Act I, Venice; Acts II-V, Cyprus