Othello opens in the stately city of Venice
Roderigo - A former suitor of Desdemona, Roderigo is a Venetian nobleman who continues
to pay freely to win her hand. He trusts Iago as his go between man and pays him liberally to
help win her hand. Iago takes his money and uses Roderigo to instigate his plans for revenge
against Cassio and Othello.
Bianca - A courtesan in love with Cassio who is approached to help recreate the
handkerchief he finds. Her skills in needlework are inarguable, but also help recreate the final
piece of evidence Othello uses against his wife.
Brabantio - A Venetian senator and the father of Desdemona, Brabantio is wary of Othello
and his intentions and the marriage of his daughter. He even warns his new son in law against
the deceitfulness of his daughter.
Duke of Venice - The ruler of the leading body of the Venetian senate, the Duke is
responsible for urging the sanction of Othello and Desdemona’s marriage
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