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The Artistry and Scholarship of Shakespeare

The Aspen Institute via YouTube

Overview

This course explores the artistry and scholarship of Shakespeare through discussions on the importance of Shakespeare, characters like Hamlet and Ophelia, generational differences, authenticity, and the amplified stakes in the play. Participants will learn about themes of betrayal, intuition, and the role of Hamlet as a Renaissance Man. The teaching method involves conversations with experts in the field. This course is intended for individuals interested in delving deeper into Shakespeare's works and themes.

Syllabus

Introduction
The Importance of Shakespeare
Hamlet and Ophelia
Gen X vs Gen Z
Millennials vs Gen Z
Whos there
Authenticity
Living in the now
The stakes are amplified
Claudius
Corrupt King
Hamlets Revenge
Ophelia
Hamlets AntiDisposition
Ophelia and Hamlet
Hamlets conscience
Hamlet double acting
Hamlets betrayal
The dominoes fall
The Bible
Rebel Without a Cause
Hamlets Intuition
The Role
Hamlet The Renaissance Man
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