Professor Kim Hall is spot on: While many students may wonder Was Othello Black? the more important questions are What does it mean for him to be Black, how does this shape his relationships with others, and what about the play resonates for us on such matters as love and romance, race and prejudice?
William Shakespeare is peerless in literature, drama and poetry. His plays are often a difficult read, though, even for native English speakers. This has contributed, I feel, to an oversight and under-appreciation for the wisdom he has offered for centuries. So in ST! I endeavor to engage, entertain and educate a modern day audience.
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Kim Hall: What does it mean for Othello to be Black?
Professor Kim Hall is spot on: While many students may wonder Was Othello Black? the more important questions are What does it mean for him to be Black, how does this shape his relationships with others, and what about the play resonates for us on such matters as love and romance, race and prejudice?
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