Othello Journal 1

In the beginning of act one scene one Iago is walking with Roderigo and telling him of why he hates Othello, his Moorish superior.  They arrive at Brabantio's place, Desdemona's father's house, and wake him telling him of a theft.  Iago leaves, and at first Brabantio doesn't believe Roderigo, who wants to court Desdemona, but he realizes that Desdemona has indeed left with the Moor and they go to look for, and apprehend, Desdemona and Othello.  This particular scene wasn't that hard to follow.  I don't think I understand all the literary nuances of the writing, but nevertheless I feel like I understood it well enough.  In the future I think the opposing pages with the explanations will be helpful as we move further into the play.  I'm interested to see how this folds out, as Shakespeare always seems to make things interesting.