Othello · Character

Duke of Venice

The ruler of Venice who presides over the senate.

minor

Also known as Duke, Duke Senator

First appearance: Scene III

Duke of Venice's tie to Othello is one of the pressures that moves Othello—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Presides over the Senate hearing, supports Othello, and orders him to Cyprus to counter the Turkish threat.

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With Othello (professional): The Duke of Venice respects Othello as a valued general and defends his marriage to Desdemona against Brabantio's accusations. With Desdemona (social): Desdemona appears before the Duke to defend her marriage to Othello, and he supports their union. With Othello (professional): The Duke of Venice respects Othello as a valued general and defends his marriage to Desdemona against Brabantio's accusations.

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Relationship types

Professional
Social
Other

Character groups

Venetian power and domestic circle
Protagonist

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Closing

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Relationships

Othello
professional · positive
The Duke of Venice respects Othello as a valued general and defends his marriage to… How this plays out →
Desdemona
social · positive
Othello
professional · positive
The Duke of Venice respects Othello as a valued general and defends his marriage to… How this plays out →
Othello
professional · positive
The Duke of Venice respects Othello as a valued general and defends his marriage to… How this plays out →
Desdemona
social · positive
Desdemona
social · positive

Othello
The Duke of Venice respects Othello as a valued general and defends his marriage to Desdemona against Brabantio's accusations.
Desdemona
Desdemona appears before the Duke to defend her marriage to Othello, and he supports their union.
Othello
The Duke of Venice respects Othello as a valued general and defends his marriage to Desdemona against Brabantio's accusations.
Othello
The Duke of Venice respects Othello as a valued general and defends his marriage to Desdemona against Brabantio's accusations.
Desdemona
Desdemona appears before the Duke to defend her marriage to Othello, and he supports their union.
Desdemona
Desdemona appears before the Duke to defend her marriage to Othello, and he supports their union.

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Scene III

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