It features the largest part by any non-title character in all of Shakespeare, and its probable source was a short story by Italian G.B. Giraldi Cinthio.
It features the largest part by any non-title character in all of Shakespeare, and its probable source was a short story by Italian G.B. Giraldi Cinthio. Minor characters in this drama include the previous governor of Cyprus, Montano, and the Clown who acts as servant to the title character. Emilia proves distrustful of her husband, who convinces the foolish Roderigo to donate all his money to the cause of winning the title character's wife's hand. The former lieutenant Michael Cassio is used to play out the jealousy of the title character and his insecurities about his wife Desdemona's infidelity. FTP, identify this Shakespeare play centering on the title Moor of Venice.
It features the largest part by any non-title character in all of Shakespeare, and its probable source was a short story by Italian G.B. Giraldi Cinthio.
{Othello}, The Moor of Venice