Shakespearean Soldier is a term used to refer to two characters from William Shakespeare's play OTHELLO: OTHELLO (7 letters) and Iago (4 letters). OTHELLO is the protagonist of the play, a Moorish general in the Venetian army. He is a powerful and respected figure, but is manipulated by his ensign Iago into believing his wife Desdemona is unfaithful. Iago is a villainous character who plots against OTHELLO and is ultimately responsible for his downfall.