Casting Othello: Why is racism part of the play's history? | Shakespeare Uncovered

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PBS Learning Media
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Classroom Material
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Shakespeare Uncovered Shakespeare Uncovered 2 shak15 William Shakespeare Othello The Moor of Venice David Harewood racism prejudice in-class debate text-dependent questions Paul Robeson African American Black history African American history Ira Aldridge WNET Shakespearean play 19th century press English stage history
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English-Language Arts
Grade Levels
Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
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Classroom Teacher / Educator
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Casting Othello: Why is racism part of the play's history? | Shakespeare Uncovered

This media gallery from Shakespeare Uncovered examines how racism has impacted Othello throughout its history and how the public has reacted to various portrayals of the title character. Students will watch video segments, answer text-dependent questions, and complete classroom activities exploring race, racism, and important historical figures.
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PBS Learning Media

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