Dramatis Personae

• Duke of Venice

• Brabantio, a senator

• Other senators

• Gratiano, brother to Brabantio

• Lodovico, kinsman to Brabantio

• Othello, a noble Moor in the service of the Venetian state

• Cassio, his lieutenant

• Iago, his ancient

• Roderigo, a Venetian gentleman

• Montano, Othello’s predecessor in the government of Cyprus

• Clown, servant to Othello

• Desdemona, daughter to Brabantio and wife to Othello

• Emilia, wife to Iago

• Bianca, mistress to Cassio

• Sailor, messenger, herald, officers, gentlemen, musicians, and attendants

Scene: Venice; A sea-port in Cyprus.