| A | B |
|---|
| Othello | the general in the Venetian army |
| Desdemona | a young woman who eloped |
| Iago | the two-faced liar who schemes to ruin Othello's life |
| Cassio | the good-looking lieutenant |
| Roderigo | a gullible rich man who wants Desdemona |
| Brabantio | Desdemona's father; Othello's friend |
| Duke of Venice | a fair ruler |
| Venice | the setting of the play |
| elope | to run away to get married without permission |
| Cyprus | where the Turkish the warships are attacking |
| ensign | flag bearer; lowest ranking officer |
