Character in Othello
Brabantio ♂ male
139Lines Spoken
1.1First Scene
1.3Last Scene
3.9%Of Play Dialogue
Brabantio appears only in Act 1 of Othello yet speaks 139 lines — the #6 role in the cast, carrying 3.9% of the play’s dialogue across 3 scenes.
Brabantio enters the play in Act 1, Scene 1: “What is the reason of this terrible summons?”
Dialogue partners
Across 3 scenes, Brabantio most frequently shares the stage with: Roderigo (3 shared scenes), Iago (3 shared scenes), First Officer (2 shared scenes), Othello (2 shared scenes), Messenger (1 shared scene).
Every scene where Brabantio speaks
| Act / Scene | Lines spoken | Share of scene |
|---|---|---|
| Act 1, Scene 1 | 46 | 23.6% |
| Act 1, Scene 2 | 31 | 26.5% |
| Act 1, Scene 3 | 62 | 14.5% |
Quick facts
Where does Brabantio rank in Othello’s cast?
#6 by line count, with 139 lines across Acts 1 to 1.
Who does Brabantio speak with most often?
Roderigo — 3 shared scenes.