Othello is a Moorish general in the Venetian army.

Iago is motivated solely by jealousy of Othello's military success.

Desdemona's father, Brabantio, initially approves of her marriage to Othello.

Cassio is demoted from his position as lieutenant after a drunken brawl.

The handkerchief is a symbol of Othello's power and authority.

Roderigo is a wealthy but foolish suitor of Desdemona.

Iago never directly accuses Desdemona of infidelity to Othello's face.

Emilia remains loyal to Iago throughout the play.

Othello kills himself after realising he has wrongly murdered Desdemona.

The play ends with Iago being brought to justice and punished for his crimes.