Othello, the Moor
Brabantio, father to Desdemona
Cassio, an honourable lieutenant
Iago, a villain, [ancient or standard-bearer, and third in command to Othello]
Roderigo, a gulled gentleman
Duke of Venice
Senators
Montano, Governor of Cyprus
Gentlemen of Cyprus
Lodovico, Gratiano, two noble Venetians, [kinsmen to Brabantio]
Sailors
Clown, in Othello’s retinue
Desdemona, wife to Othello
Emilia, wife to Iago
Bianca, a courtesan
Messengers, Herald, Officers, Musicians, and Attendants
Scene: Venice and Cyprus
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