Question 3

In the play "Othello", it seems fairly obvious that Othello is the protagonist. The first hint might be the fact that the entire play is named after him. Beyond that thought it seems like a lot of people know and recognize Othello's leadership. Early in the play Iago says, "For I do know the state cannot with safety cast him, for he's embarked with such loud reason to the Cyprus wars that, for their souls, another of his fathom they have none to lead their business." (Act I, i, 150ish) This is essentially saying that there is no one better for the job than Othello and the fact that other people recognize this says a lot for Othello's abilities. I'm pretty sure that Iago is the antagonist. He really likes to play tricks on people, or more specifically, he expounds on deceit and trickery. He shows Othello respect when he's around but as soon as he's gone he talks about him behind his back. All of theses characters play a part in Othello's plan to get revenge and obtain the position in the military that he wants.