Othello by William Shakespeare
Iago is almost like a composure, meticulously planning each and every finite detail and then orchestrating his plot out to perfection. However, in some cases Iago is still offered fortuitous bonuses that aid his success. In the scene where Othello listens in on Iago's conversation with Cassio, he perfectly produces a conversation with Cassio that paints a picture of blame on him. As he speaks of Bianca, boasting and laughing about her, Othello the entire time is under the impression that Cassio is speaking of Desdemona. Cassio mocks and says, "Alas, poor rogue! I think i' faith, she loves me" (Shakespeare IV.i. 109). I do find it quit ridiculous that during all of this cocky talk, Cassio did not once accidentally let Bianca's name slip. Why would he not? He was not aware that he was the only person that Iago could hear and knew nothing of Iago's plan. Also, how easy could it have been if Iago, who is lacking in social graces, either whispered Bianca's name to Cassio either so loud that Othello perceived it or not loud enough that Cassio failed to understand him and then just walked away after that awkward moment when you keep asking a friend what they said and near the third or fourth time cannot understand them and then finally just smile and pretend you heard them. I hate when that happens. Then the lucky incident with Bianca suddenly showing up angry of the handkerchief that she found in Cassio's room. How does everyone know where everyone else is all the time!? This is 16th century venice, not exactly the time of mobile phones and gps!
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