Character in Othello
Brabantio ♂ male
139Lines Spoken
1.1First Scene
1.3Last Scene
3.9%Of Play Dialogue
Brabantio speaks 139 lines in Othello — the #6 role by line count, accounting for 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?”
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% |
Dialogue partners
Across 3 scenes, Brabantio most frequently shares the stage with: Iago (3 shared scenes), Roderigo (3 shared scenes), First Officer (2 shared scenes), Othello (2 shared scenes), Second Senator (1 shared scenes).
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?
Iago — 3 shared scenes.