Othello Journal 1

    My strategy for reading the first scene in Othello was to begin by reading the list of characters at the beginning of the book.  Then I went through and read the vocab and explanation of phrases on the left page before I actually read the script on the right-side page.  After I finished the scene, I went back through to reread it and clarify anything I didn't understand.  I also tabbed the second time through.  The scene was a little confusing but I think the play will be much easier to read, once we have had practice on the first few scenes.  I like how it started off right away with the discussion between Iago and Roderigo.  Iago seems like a very complex, passionate character and I'm interested to see how the conflict will develop between all the characters.  Brabantio seems very worried about his daughter, but he also seems like he could be very controlling and demanding.