Why does Roderigo wake up Brabantio?

Roderigo wakes up Brabantio to inform him that his daughter, Desdemona, has eloped with Othello, a Moorish general.

Explanation:

Roderigo wakes up Brabantio in Shakespeare's play "Othello" to inform him that his daughter Desdemona has eloped with Othello, a black man. Roderigo is in love with Desdemona and is angry that she has chosen Othello over him. He hopes to incite Brabantio's wrath against Othello and ruin their relationship.

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