Chance in Othello is at the center of tragedy and the tragic action would not have been possible without the chance element. Discuss giving examples.

In Othello, there are many moments of
chance that help Iago set up Othello in making him
jealous.

In Cyprus, there is only a chance that Cassio will
fight and lose his position as lieutenant. Through this chance, Iago used this to
further his plan. He suggests that Cassio ask Desdemona for help in being reinstated.
This is the chance that Iago needed to make it appear that Desdemona and Cassio are
having an affair.

There is only a chance that Desdemona
will actually agree to plead to Othello for Cassio's reinstatement. When she does, this
is the chance Iago has been waiting for.

Also, there is
only a chance that Iago will get his hands on the handkerchief. When Iago gets the
handerchief, he plants it on Cassio.

There is only a chance
that Iago can get Cassio to talk about Bianca. Of course, Othello has been set up to
believe they are discussing
Desdemona.

Othello is a play involving
many moments of chance. The moments of chance help Iago accomplish his plan to make
Othello jealous.