Here's why:
* Othello: Othello is a Moorish general, a man of war and not a man of family. The play does not explore his father's role in his life.
* Desdemona: Desdemona, Othello's wife, is a young woman whose father, Brabanzio, is a Venetian senator. However, he is a character who is largely opposed to their marriage and does not have a positive impact on the play's events.
* Iago: Iago, the villain, is a man driven by resentment and ambition. He doesn't have a father figure who influences his actions.
While there is no explicitly defined "father" figure in *Othello*, the play does explore themes of authority, trust, and betrayal, which are often associated with father-figure dynamics.