# Barbara — Othello character guide

> Barbara in Othello by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** poor Barbara

**First appearance:** 0017-act-iv-scene-iii

## Who they are

Desdemona's mother's maid who died singing the willow song.

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