Concept:This question tests your ability to identify a character from his famous speech in Shakespeare's
Othello.
Explanation:At the very beginning of the play, Brabantio is woken up by Roderigo and Iago.
They come to tell him the alarming news that Desdemona, his only daughter, has run away to marry Othello.
Brabantio is stunned and hurt because he never imagined Desdemona would leave his home without permission.
The opening cry, "O heaven; How got she out?", shows his confusion over how she escaped without being detected.
The next line, "O treason of the blood!", reveals his deep pain at being betrayed by a person of his own flesh and blood.
He goes on to advise all fathers not to judge their daughters' minds by the innocent behaviour they display openly.
He also suspects that some charms or magical powers may have been used to corrupt Desdemona's youth and maidenhood.
Othello cannot be the speaker because he is not present in this scene, which takes place outside Brabantio's house.
Gratiano does not appear until much later in the play, so he cannot make this statement here.
Roderigo is merely the one who brought the news, and his words take place during the quarrel before Brabantio enters, not in this speech.
All the feelings of a betrayed father are expressed in these lines, clearly revealing the speaker.
Answer:The correct option is
A. Brabantio.