Is it possible to be lucky?
Is it possible for everything to go in your favor?
Is it possible for everything to go in your favor?
In Shakespeare’s eyes, it was possible because the end result was the creation of Iago and his genius, but unclear plan.
From the very beginning of Shakespeare’s play, Othello, it was obvious that Iago was set in his way of getting revenge on Othello no matter who went down with him. However Iago’s brilliant plan acquired more than him, he need bodies to do the heavy lifting and there just so happened to be a crowd of people who were blinded by his “honesty” and loyalty that he could persuade.
A love struck idiot waiting for the love of his life.
A silenced, yet “foolish wife” (lll.iii.348).
A brown noser waiting for approval.
A snot rag that would confirm everything.
All were puzzle pieces in Iago’s mind that when put together created an impeccable plan of vengeance, but yet that wasn’t enough for Shakespeare. Iago’s plan wasn’t complete without adding a huge amount of luck.
It wasn’t just a coincidence that Iago had became an acquaintance of Roderigo, a former suitor of Desdemona in which he was “not for thee” (l.i.109), but was pure luck. There isn’t any possible way that Iago could of predicted being passed over for a promotion let alone needing Roderigo to help carry out his master plan. It was all luck.
Who would have guessed that the quiet, fearful Emilia would be the one to given her husband, Iago, the key to successfully completing his plan. Do you notice anything strange about that situation? It’s because Shakespeare sprinkled luck upon Emilia and gave her the perfect moment where she was able to “please [Iago’s] fantasy” (lll.iii.343) when Desdemona accidentally left behind the snot rag that confirmed everything in Othello’s eyes: the handkerchief.
If having two people that would do anything for Iago when persuaded the right way wasn’t enough, let’s add in the brown noser, Cassio. A man seeking approval from the Moor and just wishing not to mess up made Iago a very lucky man. It was out of luck that Cassio listened to all of Iago’s advice whether it be that drinking more wine is alright or going to Desdemona for help.
It’s all luck.
Shakespeare created a character that was manipulative enough to get people to do all the dirty work and yet added in luck to make the perfect scheme. However there is one thing missing: the perfect timing. Everything that Iago did and planned seem to go along perfectly with everything else. Everything worked in his favor. The handkerchief. Desdemona nagging Othello about Cassio. It’s all crazy luck made by the one and only Shakespeare.
From the very beginning of Shakespeare’s play, Othello, it was obvious that Iago was set in his way of getting revenge on Othello no matter who went down with him. However Iago’s brilliant plan acquired more than him, he need bodies to do the heavy lifting and there just so happened to be a crowd of people who were blinded by his “honesty” and loyalty that he could persuade.
A love struck idiot waiting for the love of his life.
A silenced, yet “foolish wife” (lll.iii.348).
A brown noser waiting for approval.
A snot rag that would confirm everything.
All were puzzle pieces in Iago’s mind that when put together created an impeccable plan of vengeance, but yet that wasn’t enough for Shakespeare. Iago’s plan wasn’t complete without adding a huge amount of luck.
It wasn’t just a coincidence that Iago had became an acquaintance of Roderigo, a former suitor of Desdemona in which he was “not for thee” (l.i.109), but was pure luck. There isn’t any possible way that Iago could of predicted being passed over for a promotion let alone needing Roderigo to help carry out his master plan. It was all luck.
Who would have guessed that the quiet, fearful Emilia would be the one to given her husband, Iago, the key to successfully completing his plan. Do you notice anything strange about that situation? It’s because Shakespeare sprinkled luck upon Emilia and gave her the perfect moment where she was able to “please [Iago’s] fantasy” (lll.iii.343) when Desdemona accidentally left behind the snot rag that confirmed everything in Othello’s eyes: the handkerchief.
If having two people that would do anything for Iago when persuaded the right way wasn’t enough, let’s add in the brown noser, Cassio. A man seeking approval from the Moor and just wishing not to mess up made Iago a very lucky man. It was out of luck that Cassio listened to all of Iago’s advice whether it be that drinking more wine is alright or going to Desdemona for help.
It’s all luck.
Shakespeare created a character that was manipulative enough to get people to do all the dirty work and yet added in luck to make the perfect scheme. However there is one thing missing: the perfect timing. Everything that Iago did and planned seem to go along perfectly with everything else. Everything worked in his favor. The handkerchief. Desdemona nagging Othello about Cassio. It’s all crazy luck made by the one and only Shakespeare.