IN PERSON: In this six-session Shakespeare course, we will read and discuss "The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice" and consider some critical analysis and cultural aspects of Shakespeare’s time as well as our own. We will unpack the themes of love, betrayal, jealousy, race, gender, power, theatricality and privacy as opposed to public duty. Our main focus will be on close reading, appreciating the richness of the language and poetry as we go. If you haven’t read Shakespeare since high school or college, come and help us decide if he was not just for his age, but for all time. Our goal will be to share the pleasure of reading Shakespeare together and exploring his relevance in today's racialized and gender-aware society. Class sessions will consist of lecture and discussion; no previous experience with Shakespeare is necessary. Most class sessions will include selected scenes on film, and optional short supplemental readings may be assigned. | Facilitated discussion.
Max enrollment: 15.
Location: Judea Reform Congregation, 1933 W. Cornwallis Rd, Durham NC 27705
