Dramatis Personae
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Duke of Venice
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Brabantio, a senator
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Other senators
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Gratiano, brother to Brabantio
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Lodovico, kinsman to Brabantio
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Othello, a noble Moor in the service of the Venetian state
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Cassio, his lieutenant
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Iago, his ancient
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Roderigo, a Venetian gentleman
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Montano, Othello’s predecessor in the government of Cyprus
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Clown, servant to Othello
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Desdemona, daughter to Brabantio and wife to Othello
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Emilia, wife to Iago
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Bianca, mistress to Cassio
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Sailor, messenger, herald, officers, gentlemen, musicians, and attendants
Scene: Venice; A sea-port in Cyprus.