The way Iago hold Desdemona, Cassio, and Othello in the palm of his hands is a work of art. The way he twists and forms their actions and words into what he wants them to see is inspiring and intriguing to watch. Iago has perfected evilness so well you have to love him . He has even been able to turn simple twists of fates to be seen as negative actions or words.
The first example of Iago's luck would be when Desdemona's father Brabantio says to Othello "Look to her, moor, if thou hast eyes to see. She has deceived her father, and may thee."(pg. 23 line 289-290) What Brabantio is saying to Othello is if she can deceive her own father what will stop her from deceiving her husband? Iago uses what Brabantio say's later in act 3 scene 3, when his trying to implant jealousy in Othello's mind. He says "She did deceive her father, marrying you- (pg59 line 204).
Another example of Iago's luck is in act 3 scene 3. After Cassio had lost his job Iago instructed him to speak with Desdemona, in this scene Cassio was asking Desdemona to speak in his favor to Othello, but when Cassio saw Othello coming he ran away because he was still ashamed of what he had did the night before. Iago used this to his advantage when Othello said "Was not that Cassio parted from my wife?" Iago said " Cassio my lord? No, sure, I cannot think it that he would sneak away so guilty like seeing you coming." (pg 54 38-40) This was a perfect way for Iago to set up Cassio without it looking intentional.
Finally another twist of fate or luck for Iago would be when Desdemona dropped her handkerchief in act 3 scene 3. Emilia picked it up and gave it to Iago not knowing what he wanted it for; Iago then gave it to Cassio. Later when Othello was raged with anger and wanted proof from Iago, Iago then said to him "tell me but this: Have you not sometimes seen a handkerchief spotted with strawberries in your wife's hand?" Then Othello said "I gave her such a one- Then Iago said ".
