Question #3

The main protagonist of the play is Othello, which he would be considered to be the "hero" as well. The main antagonist of the play is Iago, Othello's ensign, who is jealous that Othello did not make him his first lieutenant. Iago is the one who is evilly plotting against Othello and his own city. In my opinion, I think Iago and Cassio are foil characters. Cassio plegdes all of his loyalty to Othello, while Iago goes behind his back and plots against him. Some important minor characters in the play are the Duke, Desdemona, Roderigo, and Brabantio. Each of these characters play a significant role. The Duke plays the peacemaker between the minor conflict between Othello and Brabantio, and Roderigo is the "side-kick" for evil Iago.