Girl Power in Adaptations of Shakespeare for Young Adults

Synopsis

Recording of a live lecture by Dr. Deborah Uman (Weber State University) on adaptations of Shakespeare in literature and on screen featuring strong female characters aimed at teenage audiences. Highlights from the lecture include an analysis of bodily autonomy in The Winter’s Tale and cross-dressing and beyond in Twelfth Night.

The lecture is followed by a Q&A.

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Video

Recording date

8 Oct 2021

Transmission details

13 Oct 2021

Duration

53 mins

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Subjects

Women’s studies; Shakespeare

Notes

Notes

The lecture was delivered as part of the Global Women’s Studies Colloquium.

Online Availability

Online URL

https://youtu.be/WDUpIGRJLxY

Online format

Streamed

Sponsor

Name

Brigham Young University

Distributor

Name

YouTube

Web

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