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Othello: The Art Of Betrayal (H342)

H – Literature

Required text: No Fear Shakespeare, Othello, #978 1 58633 8528. We read and discuss the great play Othello by William Shakespeare. Through reading and discussion, class explores the issues of betrayal, racism and jealousy. In addition, we analyze the unique nature of Shakespeare’s language and setting in the play. We come to understand the structural nature of the classical five-act play. As always, we seek the relevance of the play to contemporary life.

This offering meets for a total of 11 session(s).

INSTRUCTOR: Robert Heifetz

HEIFETZ, ROBERT — B.A., English/education, M.A., Queens College. Taught high school English in New York for five years, in Connecticut for 25 years, including American literature honors program for over 20 years and English electives, such as creative writing. Participated in numerous poetry and book groups and taught the Bible as literature to church and synagogue groups. (H342, H343)

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