Othello – Professor Chuck

Wrap Up of “O”

I trust you enjoyed the grim fatalism of “O.” It’s not a cheery film but it’s an amazing update of Shakespeare’s Othello and perhaps the most faithful adaptation we’ve seen thus far in our “Secret Shakespeare” media studies series. Once again the setting of the play was transposed to a contemporary high school, and onceContinue reading “Wrap Up of “O””

Discussion Questions for “O”

This week we focus on exploring characters and characterization. Write a paragraph or two in response to each of the following prompts. We know that Odin James (Othello) is a star basketball player, but who is he as a person? What are his other defining characteristics? What are his hopes and dreams? What does heContinue reading “Discussion Questions for “O””

Read This Before You Watch “O”

We continue our “Secret Shakespeare” media studies series this week with “O” (2001), based closely on Shakespeare’s tragedy of Othello (1603). This movie is yet another high school film. That makes three out of four so far. Apparently, Shakespearean drama translates well to the teen experience of romantic turbulence and high passions. However, where “She’sContinue reading “Read This Before You Watch “O””