Othello Summary

Othello Act Summary Act One Scene 1 The first thing we see are the streets of Venice and Iago and Roderigo are in a conversation. Iago is the protagonist and key character of the play. Roderigo is a much weaker person, but Iago needs Roderigo as a source of money, and to help. Iago is Othello's personal servant and he wished to become Othello's lieutenant, but instead, Othello chose Cassio to hold this position. Cassio is …

…is an evil man who is ensign to Othello. Desdemona She is wife to Othello and daughter of a noble Venetian, Brabantio. Cassio He is an honorable lieutenant to Othello, known for his embellished language. Roderigo He is a gullible rich gentleman and one-time suitor to Desdemona. Emilia She is Iago's wife and Desdemona's companion. Montano He is Governor of Cyprus until the arrival of Othello. Bianca She is a harlot and mistress of Cassio.