Othello: Act V: Changes

       In Shakespeare's tragedy Othello, as act V begins to unfold Iago is frantically trying to make his plan come together.  After Roderigo is stabbed by Cassio, Iago frantically stabs Cassio's leg.  This is the first time that Iago's plan is starting to become rough.  Throughout the first scene Iago expresses concern directly to the audience about his concern for the night.  He tells the audience that, "This is the night, that either makes me or fordoes me quite," (V. i. 138-139).  This aside shows Iago with a little fear that things may not go the way he wishes.  He openly admits that the next several hours are what will decide his future.  This would affect him for the rest of his life.  He understands that if he is caught he would be killed but if he isn't then Othello may be out of his life forever.