A tightly constructed drama which is regarded as one of the William Shakespeare's finest; Othello is the story of its titular character, a Moorish general in the Venetian army.
Othello secretly marries Desdemona, the daughter of Venetian senator Brabantio, who disapproves of the union.
The marriage draws the contempt of Roderigo, a wealthy gentleman of low moral character who is in love with Desdemona and has asked her father for her hand in marriage.
Iago is an ensign under the command of .