Characters DUKE of Venice BRABANTIO – a senator, Desdemona’s father GRATIANO – Brabantio’s brother LODOVICO – Brabantio’s cousin OTHELLO – the Moor (a general in the military service of Venice) CASSIO – lieutenant to Othello IAGO – an ensign (standard bearer) to Othello RODERIGO – a Venetian gentleman MONTANO – governor of Cyprus (before Othello) CLOWN – servant to Othello DESDEMONA – Othello’s wife EMILIA – Iago’s wife BIANCA – Cassio’s mistress
