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. + 