Othello (played by Anthony Hopkins) is a protagonist in Othello.
A general eloping with Desdemona, summoned by Venice to defend Cyprus against the Turkish fleet, becoming the target of Iago's manipulation. Iago (played by Bob Hoskins) appears in Othello.
Othello's subordinate who secretly serves for personal gain, plotting in Cyprus to convince Othello that Desdemona has betrayed him with Cassio, motivated by deep personal grievances. Cassio (played by David Yelland) appears in Othello.
Referenced by Iago as the alleged lover Desdemona supposedly betrayed Othello with, serving as the focal point of Iago's deception. Desdemona (played by Penelope Wilton) appears in Othello.
Othello (1981) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Othello
(played by Anthony Hopkins) — protagonist
A general eloping with Desdemona, summoned by Venice to defend Cyprus against the Turkish fleet, becoming the target of Iago's manipulation.
Iago
(played by Bob Hoskins) — supporting
Othello's subordinate who secretly serves for personal gain, plotting in Cyprus to convince Othello that Desdemona has betrayed him with Cassio, motivated by deep personal grievances.
Cassio
(played by David Yelland) — supporting
Referenced by Iago as the alleged lover Desdemona supposedly betrayed Othello with, serving as the focal point of Iago's deception.
Desdemona
(played by Penelope Wilton) — minor
Key Relationships
Othello → Cassio
(Conflict Suspected Adulterer)
Iago → Desdemona
(Conflict Target Of Deception)
Desdemona → Cassio
(Romantic False Accused Lover)
Iago → Cassio
(Conflict Manipulated Pawn)
Desdemona → Othello
(Romantic Eloped Spouse)
Iago → Othello
(Professional Subordinate)
Story Analysis
Explores political duty, marital trust, and calculated deception across Venice and Cyprus.
