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Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Decolonising Shakespeare: setting Othello in Ghana and Pericles in Glasgow
theconversation.com: Over the last few years, the issue of decolonising the curriculum has become a growing concern for UK universities. This means recognising the legacy of western colonialism and rethinking the way we teach and research.
1 comment:
Madeline Elaine Miller
said...
The strength of Shakespeare’s texts in modern day comes from its ability to pull upon strong univeral ish emotion. Translating the emotional themes into contexts that are more relatable to a modern audience is the best way to keep texts exciting and engaging even after centuries. The use of a sumanj)le in place of a handkerchief as a symbol and prop is just one of the many ways to bring recognizable and culturally significant elements into a very old piece. I appreciate these local productions that use local cultural symbols because they aren’t attempting to create a version of Shakespeare that is a universal best production. It’s almost impossible to do so, especially with such an over done play. They instead intend to reach out to people in the community, in local audiences, and create meaning that is better understood by being a part of the community they are creating within.
1 comment:
The strength of Shakespeare’s texts in modern day comes from its ability to pull upon strong univeral ish emotion. Translating the emotional themes into contexts that are more relatable to a modern audience is the best way to keep texts exciting and engaging even after centuries. The use of a sumanj)le in place of a handkerchief as a symbol and prop is just one of the many ways to bring recognizable and culturally significant elements into a very old piece. I appreciate these local productions that use local cultural symbols because they aren’t attempting to create a version of Shakespeare that is a universal best production. It’s almost impossible to do so, especially with such an over done play. They instead intend to reach out to people in the community, in local audiences, and create meaning that is better understood by being a part of the community they are creating within.
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