Correct option is A
Explanation:
Othello, Desdemona’s husband in Shakespeare’s tragedy "Othello," is a General in the Venetian army, renowned for his valor and leadership.
Information Booster:
Othello’s status as a skilled military leader but social outsider (a Moor) is central to the play’s exploration of race, trust, and jealousy. His position invites envy and suspicion from Iago and others, fueling the dramatic tensions.
Additional Knowledge:
(2) He is not a prince, lacking royal lineage.
(3) He is not a king; the Duke is Venetian authority.
(4) No indication in the play of Othello being a merchant.