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 …showed first 75 words of 2887 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2887 total…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.