Curated Video
The Tempest Act 5: Forgiveness
This video explores how characters like Prospero, Ariel, and Caliban confront their past actions and choices, leading to moments of forgiveness and profound personal change. We delve into themes of authority, redemption, and the human...
Curated Video
The Tempest Act 3: Labor
Act Three of Shakespeare's plays often marks the climax, and "The Tempest" is no exception. This video essay explores the critical events of Act Three, where personal and political dramas collide on a mystical island. We delve into the...
Curated Video
The Tempest Act 2: Ambition
This video essay delves into the ambitious characters and intricate plot of Shakespeare's "The Tempest," highlighting how personal desires for power and revenge set the stage on a mystical island. As we explore Act Two, we analyze the...
Curated Video
Introduction to "The Tempest"
Explore the multifaceted narrative of Shakespeare's "The Tempest," often seen as his farewell to theater. This introductory video delves into the play's thematic richness, from its allegorical ties to theater to its reflections on...
Curated Video
Othello and Race | Shakespeare Play by Play
This an analysis of Shakespeare's play Othello and address the ways Shakespeare participates in and subverts the expectations of his early modern audience. This video analyzing early modern understandings of race.
Curated Video
Othello Act 5: Silence | Shakespeare Play by Play
This an analysis of Act 5 of Shakespeare's play Othello focusing on the theme of silence. Who gets to speak? who gets to tell others to speak? who is prevented from speaking? all this matters in Othello.
Curated Video
Othello Act 4: Masculinity | Shakespeare Play by Play
This an analysis of Act 4 of Shakespeare's play Othello focusing on the theme of masculinity and gender.
Curated Video
Othello Act 3: Vision and Sight | Shakespeare Play by Play
This an analysis of Act 3 of Shakespeare's play Othello focusing on the theme of vision, sight, and the way knowledge impacts the way we see the world. Sight is often the primary sight of knowledge construction, and this play shows us...
Curated Video
Othello Act 2: Reputation | Shakespeare Play by Play
This an analysis of Act 2 of Shakespeare's play Othello focusing on the theme of reputation. Reputation matters to everyone, and they are very hard to change ones established.
Curated Video
Shakespeare's Othello: Introduction to context, characters and themes | Shakespeare Play by Play
This is an introduction to Shakespeare's Othello's context, themes, and characters. This is the information you should know before you start the text.
Curated Video
A Midsummer Night's Dream: Introduction and Context
This video provides background information and pre-reading material for William Shakespeare's comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream. This is the first video in a series about A Midsummer Night's Dream that will analyze and interpret the play...
Curated Video
A Midsummer Night's Dream: Act 1 Summary, Analysis and the Theme of Love
This video is a summary and analysis of Act 1 of William Shakespeare's comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream. This video primarily addresses the theme of Love in the play. This is the second video in a series about A Midsummer Night's Dream...
Curated Video
A Midsummer Night's Dream and Queer Theory
This video explores some readings of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream through the lens of Queer Theory. This is the final video in a seven video series about A Midsummer Night's Dream that will analyze and interpret the...
Curated Video
A Midsummer Night's Dream: Act 5 Summary, Analysis and the Theme of Imagination
This video is a summary and analysis of Act 5 of William Shakespeare's comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream. This video primarily addresses the theme of Imagination in the play. This is the sixth video in a series about A Midsummer Night's...
Curated Video
A Midsummer Night's Dream: Act 3 Summary, Analysis and the Theme of Borders
This video is a summary and analysis of Act 3 of William Shakespeare's comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream. This video primarily addresses the theme of Borders and Cultural Exchange in the play. This is the fourth video in a series about A...
Curated Video
A Midsummer Night's Dream: Act 2 Summary, Analysis and the Theme of Nature
This video is a summary and analysis of Act 2 of William Shakespeare's comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream. This video primarily addresses the theme of Nature in the play. This is the third video in a series about A Midsummer Night's Dream...
Curated Video
A Midsummer Night's Dream: Act 4 Summary, Analysis and the Theme of Patriarchy
This video is a summary and analysis of Act 4 of William Shakespeare's comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream. This video primarily addresses the theme of Power and Patriarchy in the play. This is the fifth video in a series about A Midsummer...