In the tragedy 'Othello', which character is often noted for a brief, albeit controversial, moment of comic relief involving musicians and wordplay in Act 3?
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Correct answer: The Clown (a minor comic servant)
The Clown appears briefly at the start of Act 3 to engage in wordplay with the musicians. This scene is often omitted in modern productions as it is seen as an interruption to the play's rapidly accelerating dramatic tension.
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