Dramatis Personae
Othello:"The Moor", a general in the service of Venice
Iago:Othello's ensign or "ancient"
Cassio:Othello's lieutenant
Roderigo:A Venetian gentleman
Brabantio:A Venetian senator, Desdemona's father
Montano:Governor of Cyprus
Ludovico:A Venetian noble, Desdemona's cousin
Gratiano:A Venetian noble, Desdemona's uncle
Desdemona:Othello's wife, Brabantio's daughter
Emelia:Iago's wife
Bianca:Cassio's mistress
Duke and Senators of Venice, Gentlemen of Cyprus, a Sailor and a Clown.