Othello: The protagonist and hero of the play. A Christian Moor, general of the armies of Venice, Othello is an eloquent and physically powerful figure, respected by all those around him. Despite his high status, it nevertheless easy prey to insecurity because of his age, his life as a soldier, and his race. It has …
Summary ACT I: Shakespeare’s famous comedy of love turned bad by unfounded jealousy, Iago begins in Venice, Othello military command discussing with Roderigo, a wealthy Venetian. Roderigo has paid Iago a considerable sum of money to spy on him, Othello, because he wants to take girlfriend Othello, Desdemona as his. Roderigo fears that Iago has …