Monthly Archives: January 2012

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a New York City high school student in possession of a 19th century British novel must be in want of a study guide, so I thought I would create a reference page to … Continue reading →

In Looking for Richard, Al Pacino attempts to make Richard III (and, by extension, Shakespeare) more accessible to a modern audience.  He does so by conducting man-on-the-street interviews, asking strangers questions about their experiences with Shakespeare, and by talking to … Continue reading →

Respond to all in separate comments. 1.  How does Richard make Edward accept responsibility for Clarence’s death (II.1)?  Have you ever been blamed for something you didn’t do?  Or, even worse, have you gotten someone else in trouble for something … Continue reading →

Respond to each of the following questions in a separate comment post: 1.  In his opening monologue (I.1), is Richard’s view that he is unlovable because of his deformity designed to awaken the audience’s sympathy for him?  If so, does … Continue reading →

For today’s prompt, reflect on your experience of reading Richard III thus far, and share some thoughts regarding what you’ve seen of Shakespeare Behind Bars to this point.   What challenges are presented by the text?  How have the prisoners in … Continue reading →